COST FUNCTIONS OF CLASS II RAILROADS AND THE VIABILITY OF LIGHT TRAFFIC DENSITY RAILWAY LINES

The objective of this article is to develop cost functions for light-density rail lines, utilizing the data of selected Class II railroads. The influence of traffic volume and length of haul upon ton-mile costs are determined and the economic viability of light-traffic railroads is appraised. Various alternatives, including truck haulage, are examined.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

  College of Commerce and Business Administration
  Urbana, IL  United States  61801
• Authors:
  • Sidhu, N D
  • Charney, A
  • Due, J F
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: 24 p.
• Serial:
  • QUARTERLY REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Branch lines; Costs; Industry structure; Operating costs; Profitability; Short line railroads; Traffic density
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Short line
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167493
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM