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What is a trans-continental railway?

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Trans continental railways connect two ends of a continent. They are instrumental as in economic life of a country. They were constructed for economic and political reasons to facilitate long runs in different directions. They are essential for transportation of not only passengers but mainly of freight. Example: Trans wolle continental Siberian railways
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