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A common carrier by railroad is defined as a railroad company that acts as a common carrier, which is an individual or company that is in the business of regularly transporting people or freight. FELA applies to common carriers by railroad. It does not apply to freight forwarders, carriers by water, sleeping-car companies or express companies.
