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Most railways in Europe and North America were built for the profit of their investors, and made a profit for a long time.
Before that, so were some highways, the canals, and many bridges.
In Britain, the railways were bankrupted by WW2, and afterwards consolidated into a national company (British Rail).
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Most railways in Europe and North America were built for the profit of their investors, and made a profit for a long time.
Before that, so were some highways, the canals, and many bridges.
In Britain, the railways were bankrupted by WW2, and afterwards consolidated into a national company (British Rail).