The US Railroads - Their Evolution, Structure and Operations Part 1

This paper outlines the evolution, structure and operations of US railroads. It traces the evolution of the railroad network and the regulation framework. The current industry structure is also examined along with organization and operational characteristics. The strategies underlying the profitability of US railroads are examined with suggestions for Indian Railways

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Year of publication:	2013
Authors:	Nag, Bodhibrata
Publisher:	[S.l.] : SSRN
Subject:	Schienenverkehr \| Railway transport \| USA \| United States \| Wirtschaftsgeschichte \| Economic history

Extent:	1 Online-Ressource (23 p)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	In: IRT Journal, Vol XXI I & II, Jan-Jun 2012, pp 9-29 Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments April 16, 2012 erstellt
Classification:	D20 - Production and Organizations. General ; J21 - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure ; L22 - Firm Organization and Market Structure: Markets vs. Hierarchies; Vertical Integration ; L51 - Economics of Regulation ; L92 - Railroads and Other Surface Transportation: Autos, Buses, Trucks and Water Carriers ; N71 - U.S.; Canada: Pre-1913 ; N72 - U.S.; Canada: 1913- ; R40 - Transportation Systems. General
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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