Principal Investigator(s):
Fred Beier, Professor Emeritus, Carlson School of Management
Project summary:
The research questions for this project are as follows: Measure the impact of the current trend of heavier car loadings by the class I carriers on MN shortline carriers Measure the potential for attracting either traditional COFC/TOFC traffic or rail oriented commodities to shortlines and define any role Mn/DOT may have in facilitating the process.
Project details:
- Project number: 2001004
- Start date: 07/2000
- Project status: Completed
- Research area: Planning and Economy
- Topics:
Economics, Freight, Rail