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Research Reports
View AllThe purpose of this analysis was to attempt to isolate the effects of unit train output on railroad costs. This report is a synopsis of North Dakota grain production and marketing patterns, as well as how rail line abandonment affects local grain shipments and prices. The overall objective of this report is to inventory the structure and conduct of the grain elevator industry in North Dakota. Specific objectives are to: 1) examine the physical plant of the North Dakota grain elevator industry; 2) review the type and role of functions performed by the elevators; 3)... The general objective of this paper is to develop and test an evaluative framework for feasibility analysis of grain dependent short line railroads. The purpose of this paper is to examine changes in the grain pricing practices of railroads in the Upper Great Plains pre- and post-Staggers. This paper will attempt to determine if any observable pricing practice changes have taken place and if product and geographic competition have been effective... 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 following comments are directed towards possible future refinements in the Uniform Railroad Costing System. The comments focus specifically on two major areas of concern: 1) the estimation of running crew wages and 2) the specification of maintenance of roadway models. In both instances, the comments... The purpose of this paper is to identify transportation issues and research needs from a geographical and institutional perspective. The four areas of emphasis as suggested by the title are as follows: 1) The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, its creation, governance, purpose and a comparison... The main objective of this study is to present an overview of grain procuring, handling, transportation, and selling as it pertains to North Dakota. Specific objectives are to: 1) examine the concept of shipping grain in multiple car units; 2) describe various marketing alternatives available to country... The primary objective of this study is to identify and assess problems currently associated with holders of leases of railroad property in North Dakota. |
