Line-haul, and trip time data were analyzed from eight railroads and found that unreliability is evident in all phases of rail operations. Yard delays, many of which are caused by unreliable train operations, are the greatest cause of trip time unreliability. Changes in operations, capital improvements, and institutional changes can all help improve reliability. Moreover, capital investment, especially in improved mechanical reliability of equipment, will have a less significant and immediate impact than operating changes such as through-blocked trains and increased schedule adherence. A dialogue between shippers, railroads, labor and management is critical to the success of a program for improving reliability.


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    Title :

    Studies in Railroad Operations and Economics. Volume 9. Reliability in Railroad Operations: Executive Summary


    Contributors:
    J. M. Sussman (author) / C. D. Martland (author) / A. S. Lang (author)

    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English