Railroads are America's energy pipeline

It is hard to think about America's freight railroad industry as an energy pipeline — but in fact that is partly what it is.

In addition to carrying millions of tons of frieght each year, America's railroads are also responsible for carrying coal from the mines to the power plants.

And they do it efficiently and safely.

Jim Young, chairman of the board with Union Pacific Corporation recently had a chance to tell us about the rail industry's role in meeting America's future energy needs.

Take a look for yourself: