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What effects did the construction of the transcontinental railroad have on coast-to-coast communication?

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The transcontinental railroad helped to increase the speed at which coast to coast communication was possible. The railroad allowed for
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The railroad reduced coast-to-coast communication time from about 180 days to about a week.
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