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Other people's money? Can grants, RRIF loans, and tax credits be counted on to help keep short line track in shape?
The laws of physics and the FRA are such that it takes about $5,000 per mile per year to maintain short line track at FRA Class 2 (25 mph)...
Railway Age, 04/01/09 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
CURE, heal thyself!
CONSUMERS UNITED FOR RAIL EQUITY attacks the railroads with motherhood and apple pie laments about rail rate increases bordering on extortion,...
Railway Age, 02/01/09 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Sizing up the freight car market: revenue unit counts are down. Revenue ton-miles are up. Lots of older equipment is wearing out. What does all this mean for carbuilders?
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The North American railroad network is moving more freight today than it was a year ago, even...
Railway Age, 09/01/08 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
A great time to be a carbuilder? Setbacks arc cyclical. The future is solid
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Back in July, Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman said he thought there would be a resurgence in...
Railway Age, 09/01/07 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Small roads: to acquire or not to acquire
Short lines are faced with a conundrum. Whether to acquire cars to keep customers that cannot get cars from the connecting Class I's or to let that...
Railway Age, 10/01/06 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Why Small Roads Should Look Into E-Commerce - railroads and electronic commerce - Brief Article
WHY SMALL ROADS SHOULD LOOK INTO E-COMMERCE.(railroads and electronic commerce) Used to be you could call 20 truckers and get 20 rates in not...
Railway Age, 12/01/99 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
There's No Such Thing As A "Free" Car - railroad cars - Brief Article
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A "FREE" CAR.(railroad cars) Cars that are "free" from a Class I can cost carloads if they're not there for loading,...
Railway Age, 11/01/99 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Why Short Line And Class I Business Plans Should Be A Good Fit - efficiency planning for short line railroads
WHY SHORT LINE AND CLASS I BUSINESS PLANS SHOULD BE A GOOD FIT.(efficiency planning for short line railroads) One way to take costs out is...
Railway Age, 09/01/99 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Canadian National Walks The Talk With Short Lines - Brief Article
CANADIAN NATIONAL WALKS THE TALK WITH SHORT LINES. Francois Hebert, Canadian National's AVP for corporate development-and short line sales-has...
Railway Age, 07/01/99 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication -
Getting The Most Out Of The Railroad Industry Agreement - Brief Article
"What does it do for the customer?" "What does it do for the customer?" That question is emblazoned on a banner displayed at a major retailer's...
Railway Age, 05/01/99 by Roy H. Blanchard · More from publication
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