Question

while freight rail companies have recorded record multibillion - dollar profits in recent years, amtrak has run a billion - dollar deficit, with a repair backlog estimated at $_______
o 5.2 million

$$ o 452 million $$

o 5.2 billion

$$ o 45.2 billion $$

railroads play a fundamental role in the transport of goods through the u.s. market. in 2020, u.s. commercial rail moved over ______ of all freight transported in the united states, including for critical u.s. industries such as energy, chemicals, and agricultural products.
o 12%
o 25%
o 50%
o 75%

Explanation:

1. Amtrak's repair - backlog is in the billions, and 5.2 billion $ is a common figure associated with it.
2. In 2020, U.S. commercial rail moved over 25% of all freight transported in the U.S. for key industries.

Answer:

1. C. 5.2 billion $
2. B. 25%