How did the government regulate railroads?

Applying only to railroads, the law required just and reasonable rate changes; prohibited special rates or rebates for individual shippers; prohibited preference in rates for any particular localities, shippers, or products; forbade long-haul/short-haul discrimination; prohibited pooling of traffic or markets; and ...



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