The concept of standardized time became an important one when the transcontinental railroads began to run. All of the following are reasons EXCEPT
A) passengers and freight needed to depart on time.
B) passengers and freight needed to arrive on time.
C) collisions had to be avoided.
D) Pullman car passengers demanded timely arrivals and departures.
Answer: D
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