THE NEW REGIONAL RAILROADS: MANAGEMENT, PERCEPTIONS, AND APPREHENSIONS

This paper examines the recent trend toward regional railroads. These local railroads have filled a market gap created by the demise of several larger national railroads. The success of these regional lines is attributed to three underlying principles: 1) a focus on service as a main competitive strategy, 2) cultivation of a mutually beneficial relationship with a long-haul carrier, 3) development of sane labor relationships (union or non-union). The article contains profiles of the new regionals, a survey completed by eleven of the new regionals addressing the issues of equipment and track maintenance, long-haul carrier relationships, competition, labor, and future plans.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Association of Transportation Practitioners

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    Washington, DC  United States  20006-1401
  • Authors:
    • Rakowski, J P
    • Dobie, K
  • Publication Date: 1991-1

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  • Accession Number: 00605364
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 31 1991 12:00AM