Question 1

Describe some of the strengths of the rail industry.

Accepted Answer

The key strengths of the rail industry a

Question 2

The major cost element borne by the railroad industry is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rolling Stock 
B)  Fuel costs 
C)  Rights of way 
D)  Insurance 
A)  Rolling Stock 
B)  Fuel costs 
C)  Rights of way 
D)  Insurance

Question 3

Name the top 4 commodities transported by railroads.

Accepted Answer

They are coal,farm p

Question 4

Briefly explain the factors that led to the erosion of Rail dominance in 1920 and 1930.

Accepted Answer

The construction of large scale,hard sur

Question 5

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 Feet 
B)  6 Foot 2 Inches 
C)  4 Foot 8.5 Inches 
D)  4 Foot 10 Inches 
A)  5 Feet 
B)  6 Foot 2 Inches 
C)  4 Foot 8.5 Inches 
D)  4 Foot 10 Inches

Question 6

Intermodal traffic expanded by _____ from 1980 to 2012.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 percent 
B)  365 percent 
C)  319 percent 
D)  300 percent 
A)  100 percent 
B)  365 percent 
C)  319 percent 
D)  300 percent

Question 7

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973.How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Accepted Answer

The Regional Rail Reorganization Act of

Question 8

Rail is considered an oligopolistic market structure because:

Accepted Answer

There are a small nu

Question 9

The railroads dominate the market for:

Accepted Answer

A)  hauling 30,000 pounds or more over 300 miles. 
B)  hauling 60,000 pounds or less than 100 miles. 
C)  oversize and over-dimension shipments. 
D)  coal and chemicals. 
A)  hauling 30,000 pounds or more over 300 miles. 
B)  hauling 60,000 pounds or less than 100 miles. 
C)  oversize and over-dimension shipments. 
D)  coal and chemicals.

Question 10

Rails to Trails Conservancy has created how many miles of hiking trails?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rails to Trails Conservancy has created how...

Describe some of the strengths of the rail industry.

The major cost element borne by the railroad industry is the:

Name the top 4 commodities transported by railroads.

Briefly explain the factors that led to the erosion of Rail dominance in 1920 and 1930.

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Intermodal traffic expanded by _____ from 1980 to 2012.

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973.How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Rail is considered an oligopolistic market structure because:

The railroads dominate the market for:

Rails to Trails Conservancy has created how many miles of hiking trails?

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Exam 6: Railroads

Describe some of the strengths of the rail industry.

The major cost element borne by the railroad industry is the:

Name the top 4 commodities transported by railroads.

Briefly explain the factors that led to the erosion of Rail dominance in 1920 and 1930.

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Intermodal traffic expanded by _____ from 1980 to 2012.

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973.How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Rail is considered an oligopolistic market structure because:

The railroads dominate the market for:

Rails to Trails Conservancy has created how many miles of hiking trails?

Global Supply Chains: The Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation: The Critical Link in the Economy

Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

Costing and Pricing in Transportation

Motor Carriers

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Planning

Global Transportation Execution

Third Party Logistics

Private Transportation and Fleet Management

Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

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