Read the excerpt from Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall print and keep for public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its railroad. A benefit of the Interstate Commerce Act to consumers is that the government will help pay for freight transportation by rail. railroads must clearly publish and honor posted schedules and fees. the government will require inspection of all passengers and freight. railroads may no longer transport goods across state lines.