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Environmental Compliance Handbook for Short Line Railroads
Short line railroad operations are governed by a variety of laws passed by the federal government to regulate the impact of human activities on the environment. Non-compliance with these regulations can result in damage to the environment and potentially significant financial liabilities for clean-...Railroad Cost Considerations and the Benefits/Costs of Mergers
This study examines the cost conditions present in the Class I railroad industry. Recent mergers and merger proposals have brought forth questions regarding the desirability of maintaining competition in areas impacted by horizontal mergers and, similarly, the desirability of end-to-end mergers. As...Locomotive Fuel Vapor Reclamation System Field Evaluation and Cost-Benefit Analysis
This report summarizes the results of the work performed to install a diesel vapor reclamation unit (DVRU) on an SD70 MAC locomotive of BNSF Railways and its performance evaluation during freight railroad service. One complete DVRU with several sensors for monitoring fuel and ambient temperatures...System Safety Program
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The version of the final rule being posted to FRA’s website is not intended to constitute the official version of the final rule. The official version of the final rule will be the version published in the Federal Register in the near future and may appear slightly...