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I think it depends on the time frame. During the railroad regulation there were almost fixed fares for city pairs. So a circuitous route on the own track didn't bring more revenue with higher cost and most likely a loss. IIRC shippers had the choice of routes. This changed with deregulation. Now a railroad will keep a shipment as long as possible on its own tracks with higher revenue. Regards, Volker
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