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The purpose of this analysis was to attempt to isolate the effects of unit train output on railroad costs.

The general objective of this paper is to develop and test an evaluative framework for feasibility analysis of grain dependent short line railroads.

This report presents a technical description of the North Dakota Line-Segment Analytical Model (NOLAM) - a model developed to analyze the benefits and costs associated with rehabilitation of line-segments within the state.

The primary objective of this study is to identify and assess problems currently associated with holders of leases of railroad property in North Dakota.

The purpose of this paper is to profile jumbo covered hopper car leasing by country grain merchandising firms in North Dakota. Costs and utilization of leasing hopper cars are detailed. In addition, a model is developed for comparing the lease/purchase decision.

This paper theoretically analyzes Burlington Northern's proposed policy on reducing the number of privately owned covered hopper cars operating on its trackage.

The main objective of this study is to examine the use of leased and privately-owned covered hopper cars by grain elevators in North Dakota. Specific objectives are to: 1) describe rail car leasing authority; 2) evaluate the utilization of leased hopper cars; and 3) compare the economics of leasing versus...

This report summarizes activities undertaken pursuant to and in completion of Activity 4 of the FY 1982 contract between the North Dakota Highway Department and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI). The purpose of the activity is to develop methods for the measurement of non-grain...

This study explores the implications of branch line abandonment and the short line railroad alternative.

The Staggers Rail Act of 1980 permits the railroads to enter into contracts with shippers. While contracts were entered into before the Staggers Act they were under a cloud as to their legality.