7.8 How can freight railroads be accessed?

1. Along the main rail network, there are what are known as railroad sidings.

2. A railroad siding is a small stretch of track designed for minimal traffic and low speeds. These tracks are accompanied by warehouses to be used to store and transport goods from region to region.

3. Railroad sidings make distribution simpler by increasing the proximity of the warehouse to the route and decreasing overall transportation costs but are not always available to smaller manufacturers.