The cost of being profitable

By Railway Gazette International and David Burns2002-08-01T10:00:00

Rail freight rates in North America are not merely the lowest in the world, but they have been falling steadily since deregulation over 20 years ago. Independent consultant David Burns asks how the US railroads have been able to charge such low rates and still show a positive balance sheet ...

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