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Investing in Railroad Stocks

A guide to the businesses that keep America rolling.

By Lou Whiteman – Updated Jul 7, 2025 at 5:28PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Railroads maintain a key economic role, reliably moving goods even during disruptions like pandemics.
  • Rail industry consolidation has improved efficiency and increased shareholder returns.
  • Top railroad stocks such as Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific offer steady dividends.

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