The short line industry has experienced rapid growth since 1980 and likely will continue to grow at a rapid rate given the stated plans of Class I railroads to spinoff parts of their systems to short line operators in the 1990s. As a result, shipper groups and potential short line operators are likely to request state financial assistance. A profile for a profitable short line railroad was developed. State financial assistance is recommended and program components presented. A list of additional recommended public policies is also presented. This study concluded that in the current environment, short line railroads are a viable transportation alternative. However, the long term financial survivability of short line railroads as an industry is not assured.


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    Title :

    State Short Line Railroads and the Rural Economy, June 1994 (Revised)


    Contributors:
    M. W. Babcock (author) / E. R. Russell (author) / M. Prater (author) / J. Morrill (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    250 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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