Describe the events that took place between the railroad owners and the government. Also was this similar when public highways were made? How did people travel before highways? Sorry for all the questions!
Could you clarify what you mean? Are you talking about the US? If so, the government take-over could be talking about a few different things--the USRA nationalization of the 1910's, the formation of Conrail, or the formation of Amtrak.
Also, this looks an awful lot like a homework question. While I wouldn't mind giving an answer to help, just asking the question is an awful lot like asking the answerers here to do your work for you. If it's a homework question, say so! Many users here are happy to give an overview and recommend sources, but answer prompts.