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Q: What might be the purpose of the short railroad lines in the midwest?
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Ownership of utilities along rairoad right of way probably varies widely from one area to another. I would expect that the power lines you might see belong to the local utility that provides power in that area. They have an easement to use the overhead space for their wires and poles. They probably share space with the local phone company as well. Railroad facilities such as signal wiring would belong to the railroad.


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