Buffett's $34bn bet boosts US rail

The Berkshire buyout of Burlington railroad, described as ‘an all-in wager on the economic future of the United States,’ could help smaller railroads survive in the difficult economy. Some also view it as sign that the industry's regulatory regime will see more certainty.

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