Transport corridors are essential to the functioning of modern economies, enabling the efficient movement of goods across domestic and international markets. In the United States, railway corridors represent a key component of the national transport system, supporting large-scale freight operations and supply chain integration. This article examines the structure and role of railway transport corridors in the United States, with particular emphasis on their contribution to long-distance transportation, intermodal connectivity, and logistics efficiency. It also considers their interaction with other transport modes and the challenges affecting their performance. The study concludes that railway corridors remain a strategically important element of the U.S. transport infrastructure, significantly contributing to economic development and global trade connectivity.

transport corridors; railway corridors; United States; freight transportation; intermodal transport; logistics systems; infrastructure; global trade; supply chains.

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