A
Civilization advance.
Originally developed in
Britain and the eastern
United States as as method of hauling heavy mining ores and frieght, railroads outshone canals in their ability to operate across any ground and in nearly any weather. When railroads started carrying
passengers as well as goods, the potential for safe, fast, inexpensive
transport became clear. Railroads led to a dramatic increase in the amount of cargo, passengers, news, and troops that could move quickly over great distances.
Prerequisites:Bridge Building and
Steam Engine.
Allows for: Industrialization.
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