The three goals of this study were to test previous research conclusions, define procedures for improving reliability, and design, implement, and evaluate a test program for improving Southern performance. The report presents the major results and basic conclusions of this research project. The major product of the project was the test program, which demonstrated that reliability can be improved in the short run, that this need not initially involve added capital or operating expense, and that this will also result in lower trip times. By changing train schedules and operating procedures for three traffic flows involving 300 cars/day, Southern improved reliability about 15%, reduced trip times by nearly a day, and saved approximately $25,000/monthly in car utilization expense.
Studies in Railroad Operations and Economics. Volume 11. Improving Railroad Reliability: A Case Study of the Southern Railway, Executive Summary
1974
29 pages
Report
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English