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Reports to Congress
A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance
Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends
Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...
Other Reports
Small Railroad Investment Goals and Financial Options
Keywords: Economic Analysis, Risk Analysis, Loans
Abstract: Small railroads appear to face some unique problems and difficulties securing financing. According to the banking industry, it takes an inordinate amount of work to prepare a...
Technical Reports
Effects of Disclosure Requirements on Railroad Grain Transportation Contracts (Appendices)
Keywords: Grain Railroad Marketing, Efficiency Analysis, Rail Operations
Abstract: The Staggers Act of 1980 legalized confidential rail/shipper transportation contracts. Their acceptance by railroads and shippers is best demonstrated by the exponential growth of...
Technical Reports
Effects of Disclosure Requirements on Railroad Grain Transportation Contracts
Keywords: Grain Railroad Marketing, Efficiency Analysis, Rail Operations
Abstract: The Staggers Act of 1980 legalized confidential rail/shipper transportation contracts. Their acceptance by railroads and shippers is best demonstrated by the exponential growth of...
Technical Reports
Impact of Railroad Contracts on Corn, Wheat and Soybean Bids to Elevators and Farmers
Keywords: Grain Elevators, Rail Transportation, Staggers Rail Act of 1980
Abstract: This report presents the results of research conducted to determine the impact of destination and origin railroad contracts on grain bids to elevators and farmers. The impact of...