SOCIALIZED RAILROADS IN THE U.S.A. -- THE GRAND TRUNK WESTERN

The Grand Trunk Western, primarily operating in Michigan, is a U.S. subsidiary of Canadian National Railways which has been operated at a loss for many years because CN regarded it as a valuable feeder. The continuing subsidy from CN and through it from Canadian taxpayers is seen as inhibiting any incentive for more efficient operation, for abandonment of light-density routes or consolidation of operations with adjacent carriers in a territory with redundant rail service. While GTW is exempt from political considerations, it is seen as an example of the problem of public ownership of railroads.

• Corporate Authors:

  Graduate School of Business Administration

  California University
  Berkeley, CA  United States  94720
• Authors:
  • Conant, M
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 53-69
• Serial:
  • CALIFORNIA MANAGEMENT REVIEW
  • Publisher: Southern Pacific Transportation Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deficits; Industry structure; Management; Nationalization; Ownership; Policy; Profitability; Subsidies
• Identifier Terms: Canadian National; Canadian National Railways
• Geographic Terms: Michigan
• Old TRIS Terms: Grand trunk western railroad company; Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Policy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164437
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM