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Trains Review: Know The History And Role On The Environment
In 1825 the first locomotive was successful in its attempt to safely transport people from two points in England. The popularity of this mode of transportation quickly made its way to the United States in 1830. It wasn't long before the industrial revolution was born since trains could be used to transport materials faster and easier than ever before. By 1833 there were 380 miles of railroad tracks in the United States. Today there are more than 300,000 miles of track around the United States.
One of the most historical locations along the miles of railroad tracks is in Utah, and identified by a spike made from pure gold. This was to celebrate the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. This particular location was the connecting point between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads. This remains a historical site today with thousands of people visiting the very location of that golden spike.
Yet the railroad industry sees renewed life in the late 1950's when the retired steam powered locomotives and replace them with diesel engines. In 1970 the United States government steps in again to take control of Amtrak. They still oversee it today but most of the miles of track that they operate on belong to other railway companies.
The environments role
One type of pollution that trains are labeled with is noise pollution. People who live in areas where trains frequently pass through often complain about the noise. This is one of the biggest issues that has to be dealt with when a railway company is considering laying new railroad tracks.
Environmentalists become very upset when forests and other land areas are cleared in order to lay new stretches of railway tracks. While the additional routes help get materials and people to their destinations, it removes trees and robs animals of their natural habitat. Most railways do all they can to live the area intact and to only remove what is necessary for the train to get through the area.
The Federal government keeps a close eye on the activities of all the various railway companies. They understand they are an essential piece of keeping our economy strong, but they expect the railway companies to do their part for the environment as well. New areas of technology continue to be implemented in order to benefit the railway companies and the environment.
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