The economic justification of railway electrification in the united states

摘要

NUMEROUS RAILROADS in the United States are in economc distress. This paper presents a modern technological package, including railway electrification, which will permanently lower a large segment of their operating and maintenance costs. Their current competitive economic situation is outlined and their position is reviewed. The poor earnings of the railroads in the northeast sector ¿ ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) Eastern District ¿ relative to those in the other sectors ¿ ICC Western District ¿ are shown.