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Why Class 1 Experience is the Rocket Fuel Short Lines Need

In the last year, multiple top-tier Class I operators have taken leadership roles inside short-line and regional ecosystems.

Published January 7, 2026 in The FreightFA Brief, FreightFA's freight market newsletter.

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