The 750 locomotive engineers from my home state of Wisconsin work hard every day to keep our more than 3,000 miles of rail lines in Wisconsin up and running. Railroads have long been an essential part of Wisconsin's transportation system. Since the mid-1800s, Railroads like Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Union Pacific, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, now known as CPKC and Amtrak all operate throughout the state of Wisconsin. serving as vital lifelines for Wisconsin businesses and playing a critical role in the efficient movement of goods and people across our state. (01:17–01:35)
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Asserts that several major railroads operate throughout Wisconsin.
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