Research Reports
Report Details
| Title: | The Importance of Short Line Railroads to Rural and Agricultural America |
| Authors: | John Bitzan, Tamara VanWechel, Douglas Benson, and Kimberly Vachal |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2003 |
| Report #: | DP-152 |
| TRID #: | 01685021 |
| Keywords: | agricultural industry, back haul, competition, economic impacts, forecasting, freight transportation, rural areas, short line railroads, traffic volume |
| Type: | Research Report – Department Publications |
Abstract
This report identifies several factors critical to the success of short line rail roads. Success was measured and analyzed by looking at variables related to traffic volume, backhaul traffic, reliance on industries and/or commodities, number of shippers, flexibility of labor, track conditions, management, and transportation competition.
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