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Research Reports
View AllThe purpose of the appendix is to highlight trends and data that reflect the authors' opinions regarding the potential viability of individual rail lines. The overall objective was to determine the extent that economies of size and density are available to short line railroads. Size economies are limited for short line railroads. For example, doubling the size of the network (from 56 to 129 miles) decreases costs by only 6.9 percent. The elasticity of... The goal of the research project is to describe barley markets (particularly non-traditional markets) and inter-regional railroad flows over time. This study analyzes the various issues and impacts surrounding the potential abandonment of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company's railroad line between Chadron and Norfolk, Nebraska. This 317.5 mile Northern Line serves the northern third of the state from Madison to Dawes. The information contained in this report was gathered in February 1991. The data reported represent policies that were current as of the date of the survey. Several companies were in the process of modifying their compensation policies. This report describes a study to evaluate the use of subgrade resilient modulus for the design of flexible pavements. The objectives of this initial study were to: a) investigate the relationship between resilient modulus and R-value, and b) develop a predictive equation for resilient modulus based on... This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota. The purpose of this study is to evaluate eight of the 23 existing Section 18 projects in North Dakota. Each of the eight systems will be evaluated in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency. Two of the objectives of the evaluation are to identify areas where efficiency or effectiveness could be improved... This study looks at drivers' opinions about specific areas of their work and how important these areas are to their job satisfaction. Management's perceptions are compared to drivers' opinions. Job satisfaction is theoretically linked to driver productivity, turnover, new entrants, and few drivers exiting... The objective of this study is to appraise the issues and problems of rail car supply in North Dakota from the shippers' perspectives. The study also attempts to provide recommendations for future research in this area, with special attention given to examining carrier and shipper concerns. However... |
