Question

What was developed in 1883 by the railroad companies to standardize the transportation of goods across the nation?

Answer 1

On 18 November 1883, the American Railway Association adopted a "standard time" with four time zones one hour apart.

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard time system remained under the auspices of the railroad until 1918, when the U.S. Congress adopted the system and put it under the control of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC).