2 chapters across the catalog
Hillary Clinton highlights the economic impact of poor infrastructure, noting that freight trains take as long to cross Chicago as they do to travel from the West Coast. The discussion shifts to the personal cost of potholes, which reportedly cost commuters $1,500 annually in vehicle maintenance.
Warren Buffett and BNSF Railway Maintenance Standards
The BNSF Railway, recently acquired by Warren Buffett, is criticized for the rusty and unwashed appearance of its locomotives. The hosts compare this to historical pride in refinery maintenance and speculate that the railway is neglecting current equipment in anticipation of high-speed rail upgrades. They suggest new rail specs for double-decker cars are designed to accommodate large freight containers.
