A RAIL REVIEWAL PROBLEM

Two alternative solutions are proposed for an unexpected rail trouble: laying a new track or reducing speed and intensifying inspection over the present one. The problem must be solved quickly because of material and service ordering. Cash inflows and outflows are analyzed and compared; and the figures favor a new rail. Next, a negotiating process takes place between financing people and engineering and operating people. The new rail is agreed upon and the decision is executed immediately.

• Corporate Authors:

  Railway Systems and Management Association

  163 East Walton Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Bardwell, R O
  • Love, J B
• Publication Date: 1969-2

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 55-61

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Economic analysis; Inspection; Railroad rails
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection
• Subject Areas: Economics; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043614
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Systems and Management Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 1 1976 12:00AM