How did the transcontinental railroad differ from railroads in Europe?

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It was built by the government.
It was built by the government.

It was owned by the towns and cities.
It was owned by the towns and cities.

It was owned by individual states.
It was owned by individual states.

It was built by private enterprise.

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The correct response is:

It was built by private enterprise.

The transcontinental railroad in the United States was primarily constructed by private companies, whereas many railroads in Europe were often built and owned by the government or public entities.