Rail » Rail Freight Transport
Regional and local rail freight transport. Demand for shortline and regional freight services. Public and private investment strategies.
Changes in the Rail Rates and Competition since the Staggers Rail Act ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Freight Railroads: Industry Health Has Improved, but Concerns about Competition and Capacity Should Be Addressed
[31815] Freight Railroads: Industry Health Has Improved, but Concerns about Competition and Capacity Should Be Addressed
Cost-Allocation Methods for Commuter, Intercity, and Freight Rail Shared-Use Rail Systems [32480]
Cost-allocation methods for infrastructure improvements, capital investments and more.
[32480] Cost-allocation methods for infrastructure improvements, capital investments and more.
Freight Railroads: Updated Information on Rates and Other Industry Trends [31727]
Letter report from the GAO on rate and trends of freight on rail.
[31727] Letter report from the GAO on rate and trends of freight on rail.
Frieght Railroads: Updated Information on Rates and Competition Issues [32021]
Testimony on rail competition and service.
[32021] Testimony on rail competition and service.
Loading Capabilities Guide [32408]
Charts for inspectors for loading capabilities and Nominal Load Limits allowed per well.
Charts for inspectors for loading capabilities and Nominal Load Limits allowed per well.
National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study [32020]
The long-term capacity expansion needs of the continental U.S. freight railroads.
The long-term capacity expansion needs of the continental U.S. freight railroads.
Preserving Freight and Passenger Rail Corridors and Service [33146]
Retention of railroad rights-of-way or restoration of rail services.
[33146] Retention of railroad rights-of-way or restoration of rail services.
Rail Freight Solutions to Roadway Congestion--Final Report and Guidebook [32516]
Guidance on using rail freight to ease highway congestion from heavy trucks.
[32516] Guidance on using rail freight to ease highway congestion from heavy trucks.
Rail Transportation of Coal to Power Plants: Reliability Issues [32398]
Background information and analysis on coal transportation by rail to power plants.
[32398] Background information and analysis on coal transportation by rail to power plants.
Review of Federal Safety Oversight and Investments in Railroad Bridges and Tunnels [31889]
Report on the condition of railroad bridges and tunnels and reviews federal safety oversight.
[31889] Report on the condition of railroad bridges and tunnels and reviews federal safety oversight.
Review of Rail Capacity and Performance Data [34736] Explores rail infrastructure capacity and performance in transporting freight.
Washington State Rail Capacity & System Needs Study [31117]
Statewide rail capacity and system needs analysis.
Statewide rail capacity and system needs analysis.
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Urban rail transit system planning and research.
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Freight and trucking planning.
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Intermodal freight transportation, multiple transportation modes from origin to
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