Research Reports
Report Details
Title:
Rationale for Regional Railroads in the Northern United States
Authors:
Publication Date:
Sep 1993
Report #:
SP-119
TRID #:
Keywords:
abandonment, development, economic efficiency, economic impacts, private enterprise, profitability, short line railroads, transportation planning
Type:
Research Report – Staff Papers
Final Report Abstract
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.