West Virginia's coal heritage once yielded an extensive network of railroad branch-line trackage. While a significant number of these branch-lines have been abandoned and the tracks removed, dozens more remain in place. The current study is designed to produce a systematic method of evaluating the economic benefits of specific branch-line properties and assessing the cost of maintenance options. Specifically, the study considers the alternative costs of continued Class 1 ownership, private short-line ownership and operation, the State's Rail Bank program, and other maintenance options.


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    Title :

    TRP 99-02 Preserving Branch-Line Railroad Capacity in Southern West Virginia


    Contributors:
    M. Burton (author)

    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    52 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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