Why Freight Trains Keep Getting Longer Cheddar Explains

Have you noticed waits at railroad crossings have been getting longer It s not just you, freight trains have been getting longer, from 5, 000 feet to more than 10, 000 feet long. Cheddar explains what s behind this trend and why it s more than just an inconvenience for those of us stuck at a light. CORRECTION: At 4:46 in the video we mention railroads are building infrastructure to accommodate these longer trains to the tune of 25 million a year. Instead, that number should be 25 billion for total railroad investment on capital expenditures and maintenance. Subscribe to Cheddar on YouTube: