CONRAIL BI-MODAL AND INTER-MODAL OPERATIONS. A STUDY AND PLAN

This study reviews the intermodal problems of today and defines prospects for the future. The study covers the historical development of intermodal operations and identifies economic and organization problems and opportunities. From these findings, the contractor developed short and long range alternative plans based upon recommended changes and adoption of certain operating concepts.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • For use by USRA for system planning.
• Corporate Authors:

  Reebie (Robert) and Associates, Incorporated

  200 Railroad Avenue
  Greenwich, CT  United States  06830
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containers; Economic analysis; Flat cars; Forecasting; Freight transportation; Intermodal terminals; Intermodal transportation; Trailers
• Identifier Terms: Conrail
• Old TRIS Terms: Terminal facilities
• Subject Areas: Economics; Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095422
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Railway Association
• Report/Paper Numbers: USRA/R-014
• Contract Numbers: USRA-C-50034
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM