Yes, the US does indeed have some electrified freight service. But it's not much -- 4 short lines with a total of 159 miles. All are closed loop lines linking

Yes, the US does indeed have some electrified freight service. But it's not much -- 4 short lines with a total of 159 miles. All are closed loop lines linking coal loadouts and power plants. FWIW, the November 2009 issue of Trains magazine has an article on US rail electrification.