Interstate Commerce Commission's study estimates added capacity needed to handle traffic at peak mobilization and in event of war; estimated additional power needs and cost from 1951 to outbreak of war; 17,889 new diesels, $237 million for yards needed; contemplated freight car expansion; passenger cars in short supply; problem of retirements.


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    Title :

    Railroad "preparedness" and war needs outlined


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 133 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    The military aspect of railroad preparedness

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    Curtiss national system outlined

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