Railroad workers in West Virginia went on strike and froze most of the country's train traffic to demonstrate their resentment against long working hours.

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The statement is a mix-up of historical events. While there have been various railroad strikes in U.S. history, including in West Virginia, that have protested working conditions, there isn't a specific, singular event where railroad workers in West Virginia froze most of the country's train traffic solely due to long working hours. Strikes have had various causes, including wages, safety, and working conditions.

Railroad Workers in West Virginia Went on Strike and Froze