Could Pose Dangers To W.Va. Could Pose Dangers To W.Va. As Well Railroads were the industrial basket cases of the American economy for years.
Railroads are important to West Virginia.
We can't make money if we can't ship our goods. And now here we go again, talking about re-regulating the railroads. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., is pushing legislation to force railroads to set competitive rates. He would require railroads to share tracks and change rate-setting so as to boost economic development, protect jobs and benefit consumers. His concern stems from shippers' concerns.