Research Reports |
Title: | Rationale for Regional Railroads in the Northern United States |
Authors: | Kenneth Casavant, Gene Griffin, and Jerry Lenzi |
Publication Date: | Sep 1993 |
Report #: | SP-119 |
TRID #: | 00737578 |
Keywords: | abandonment, development, economic efficiency, economic impacts, private enterprise, profitability, short line railroads, transportation planning |
Type: | Research Report – Staff Papers |
This paper reviews an in-depth study of eastern Washington railroad needs, examines the characteristics of regional railroads from Washington to North Dakota and, finally, develops some benefits associated with use of regional railroads.