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24 Apr 2015

Other Reports

Freight Railroads Background

Author
Stephanie Lawrence

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Freight Railroads Background

Office
RRD

20 Mar 2013

Other Reports

U.S. Rail-Carried Trade with Canada and Mexico

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: U.S. Rail-Carried Trade with Canada and Mexico

Office
RRD

2 Oct 2006

Other Reports

Class 1 Freight Railroad Profiles - 2006

Author
FRA, Office of Railroad Safety Analysis

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Class 1 freight railroad profile

Abstract:

Each profile includes:  Executive officers and addresses; national map showing States served by the railroad; operational and financial statistics for CY 2005 and the 2nd...

1 Nov 1996

Other Reports

A Comprehensive Study of Problems in the Old Metairie Railroad Corridor in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes in Louisiana- Volume II-Appendices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ralph G. Kennedy, III; Dr. Robert A Lowrey; Dr. Wilbur A. Steger; Alan D. Bernstein

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Metairie Railroad corridor, Parishes, Louisiana

Abstract: New Orleans is a major railroad gateway interchange point, and many transportation planning decisions are being made affecting the region. The study examines a number of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-97/01B
Office
RRD

12 Oct 1994

Other Reports

Building New Partnerships: The Freight Railroad Industry and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Author
National Association of Regional Councils

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Case Study, Management Systems

Abstract: [From the Introduction] In 1992, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded a contract to the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) to investigate how to enhance the...

Office
RRD