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Northeastern Railroad Problem

Document Series:
Reports to Congress
Author:
  • Department of Transportation
Subject:
Railroad System Issues
Keywords:
northeastern railroad problem, joint resolution, preservation
Document
Northern.pdf (22.78 MB)

On February 9, 1973, Congress directed the Secretary of Transportation to provide, within 45 days, a plan to deal with the Northeast area rail problem. This report is submitted in response to that request


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Last updated: Monday, March 26, 1973