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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...