What factors have contributed to the decline in the volume of higher-valuefreight by the railroads? What changes, if any, could the railroads make to attract back more higher-value freight from motor carriers?

What factors have contributed to the decline in the volume of higher-valuefreight by the railroads? What changes, if any, could the railroads make to attract back more higher-value freight from motor carriers?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter2: Transportation Systems And Organizations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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