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Freight Railroads: Highlights of GAO Report on Freight Rail Industry Performance, Competition, and Capacity.

Publication: General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony
Publication Date: 01-DEC-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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GAO-07-207R November 8, 2006

Over 25 years ago, Congress transformed federal freight rail transportation policy. At that time, after almost 100 years of economic regulation, the railroad industry was in serious economic decline, with rising costs, losses, and bankruptcies. In response,...

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...Congress passed the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform...

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