Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:advances |
development of high-speed rail projects
implementation of automated systems use of diesel locomotives |
| gptkbp:challenges |
regulatory hurdles
aging infrastructure competition from trucking industry funding for maintenance and upgrades |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
contributes to greenhouse gas emissions
provides a more energy-efficient transport option than trucks |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
increased investment in infrastructure
integration with smart city initiatives adoption of green technologies enhanced freight services through technology potential for expansion of high-speed rail |
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
featured in literature and film
symbol of American progress influenced music genres like country and blues |
| gptkbp:has_freight_traffic |
over 1.5 billion tons annually
|
| gptkbp:has_function |
gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:CSX_Transportation gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway gptkb:Amtrak gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad |
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
contributed to the Industrial Revolution
influenced urban development played a key role in westward expansion |
| gptkbp:has_history |
dating back to the early 19th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States railroads
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
over 1,000 tunnels
over 200,000 bridges |
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:Transcontinental_Railroad
gptkb:Coast_Starlight gptkb:Empire_Builder gptkb:California_Zephyr gptkb:Silver_Service |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:port
gptkb:Highway airports intermodal transportation |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
North American rail network
|
| gptkbp:is_regulated_by |
gptkb:Federal_Railroad_Administration
|
| gptkbp:length |
138,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
over 30 million passengers annually
|
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
gptkb:Positive_Train_Control
hazardous materials transport regulations |
| gptkbp:supports_economy |
provides jobs for thousands
contributes to freight transportation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Baldwin_Locomotive_Works
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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