THE ACCESS DEBATE

The debate among railroads and shippers is how to characterize open access, or is it perhaps forced or competitive access? The notion of allowing shippers a choice of railroads on single-service lines has been debated for years, but some recent rail mergers and not very adequate service level have increased tensions. Four rail transportation leaders discuss the issue in this article.

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• Authors:
  • Derocher, R J
• Publication Date: 2000-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 32-34
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 43
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Access; Competition; Freight service; Level of service; Mergers; Policy, legislation and regulation; Railroads; Shippers associations; Shipping
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00797414
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 3 2000 12:00AM