They could close passenger and branch lines, as long as they preserved access for Amtrak services. They were allowed to sell lossmaking lines to new short-haul railroads.

只要保留美国铁路客运对其铁路的使用权，他们可以停运某趟旅客列车和其他支线列车，允许将亏损的线路卖给新成立的短程铁路运输公司。

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Although the canal had to close for up to five months each winter, it remained a popular method of shipment even after competition from railroads increased.

虽然每年冬天运河要冰封5个月，但即使在铁路运输增加以后，运河仍然是不错的货运方式。

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