Intermodal Opportunities for Shortline Railroads in Minnesota

Principal Investigator

  • Fred Beier, Professor (affiliated), Carlson School of Management

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.

Sponsors

Project Details

  • Project number: 2001004
  • Start date: 07/2000
  • Project status: Completed
  • Research area: Planning and Economy
  • Topics: Economics, Freight