Question

How did railroad companies profit from the building of the transcontinental railroad?

Answer 1

by selling their own government-granted land to farmers

Step-by-step explanation:

The railroad companies built the railroads, then sold the land on either side of it to farmers for a profit. This land had been given by the government.

Answer 2

The transcontinential railroad brought more money to the railroad companies because more people had access to the railroads, therefor using them more, and money was brought in. Not 100% sure, but that is my guess