Comparative Coal Transportation Costs:An Economic and Engineering Analysis of Truck,Belt,Rail,Barge and Coal Slurry and Pneumatic Pipelines. Volume 2. Unit Trains.

摘要

Costing of coal carrying unit trains is based on a facility and system description of the operation including necessary upgrading. Some development needs are reviewed. Costing analyses include varying tonnages,mileage,bottlenecks,and utilization. Track capacity is analyzed. (Portions of this document are not fully legible)