What was the significance of the adoption of a standard gauge?
A) It meant that railroads could be built from steel instead of an inferior metal.
B) It allowed all trains to travel on any tracks, integrating the entire system.
C) It kept all trains in the same time zone running on the same schedule.
D) It enabled the construction of tracks on both public and private lands.
E) It prevented trains from derailing.
B
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