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What was another one of Harrison's concerns during his leadership at Southern?

  • Increasing the amount of railroad track and extending the area serviced

  • Decreasing the amount of railroad track

  • Decreasing the area serviced

  • None of the above

Answer

Increasing the amount of railroad track and extending the area serviced were major concerns for Harrison during his time as leader of Southern Railway. He took measures to achieve this by constructing new lines and acquiring existing ones, significantly expanding the reach of the company and establishing its position as a prominent railroad network in the southeastern United States.
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