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1 Jul 1990

Other Reports

National Train Dispatcher Safety Assessment 1987-1988

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Training, Operational Tests, Inspections

Abstract: [From the Introduction] In 1971, FRA commissioned the Transportation Systems Center (TSC) to analyze the responsibilities of the railroad train dispatcher. The report of this...

Office
RRS

1 Jun 1990

Other Reports

Double-Stack Study Presentation to Association of American Railroads

Author
Manalytics, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Network, Double-Stack Service, Truck Comparison

Abstract: The study answers six major questions: Where is double-stack service now?; Where can domestic double-stack service compete with trucks?; What could a truck-competitive double-...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1990

Technical Reports

Double Stack Container Systems: Implications for U.S. Railroads and Ports - Bibliography

Author
Daniel S. Smith

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Ocean Carriers, Intermodal, Domestic Containers

Abstract: This study assesses the potential for domestic double-stack container transportation and the implications of expanded doublestack systems for railroads, ports, and ocean carriers...

Report Number
FRA-RRP-90-3
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1990

Technical Reports

Double Stack Container Systems: Implications for U.S. Railroads and Ports - Executive Summary

Author
Daniel S. Smith

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Ocean Carriers, Intermodal, Domestic Containers

Abstract: This study assesses the potential for domestic double-stack container transportation and the implications of expanded doublestack systems for railroads, ports, and ocean carriers...

Report Number
FRA-RRP-90-1
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1990

Technical Reports

Double Stack Container Systems: Implications for U.S. Railroads and Ports - Final Report

Author
Daniel S. Smith

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Ocean Carriers, Intermodal, Domestic Containers

Abstract:

This study assesses the potential for domestic double-stack container transportation and the implications of expanded doublestack systems for railroads, ports, and ocean...

Report Number
FRA-RRP-90-2
Office
RRD