Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 143, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1913 — Railroad Progress In United States. [ARTICLE]

Railroad Progress In United States.

In 1912 there were built 2,997 miles of railroad in 41 states out of 46, and none in Alaska. The longest mileage was constructed in North Dakota, where 347 miles of track were laid, while Texas ranks second with 336 miles. The new equipment ordered during 1912 includes 229,196 freight cars, 3,623 passenger cars and 4,424 locomotives.