A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR AUTO-ON-TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

The study examines the potential market for automobile-on-train passenger service between Washington, D. C. and Jacksonville, Florida. The methodology employed in gaining information is discussed in detail. Indications are that the number of those willing to pay $100 or more per one-way trip between Washington, D. C. and Jacksonville, Florida, is about 14 times the capacity of a 10-car (78 autos) train making 2 round trips each 3 days.

• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Advanced Administrative Research, Inc.

  Boca Raton, FL  United States 
• Authors:
  • Horton, G
• Publication Date: 1967

Media Info

• Pagination: 96 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Auto on train; Intermodal transportation; Passenger service
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039116
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1973 12:00AM