Factors Affecting Rail Car Supply

Vachal, K.; Baldwin, B.; Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; North Dakota State University; University of Utah; University of Wyoming

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Factors Affecting Rail Car Supply

2001-03-01
By Vachal, K. ; Baldwin, B.

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Vachal, K. ; Baldwin, B.

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Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute ; Colorado State University, Fort Collins ; North Dakota State University ; University of Utah ; University of Wyoming

Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute ; Colorado State University, Fort Collins ; North Dakota State University ; University of Utah ; University of Wyoming Less -
Corporate Contributors:

Mountain-Plains Consortium ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Mountain-Plains Consortium ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Less -
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Benefit Cost Analysis Competition Decision Making Exports Markets Production Railroad Cars Railroad Transportation Supply
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MPC-01-121
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Tech Report
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United States
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Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
Abstract:

Given the compendium of definitions for rail car supply and the importance of this market information, the objectives of this report are to propose a broad definition of rail car supply and suggest alternatives for delivering car supply information to the market. This report contains an overview of the mechanics and programs for railroad car ordering. A section is included on information about supply and demand. This information also contains a plethora of resources that shippers may employ in predicting rail car supply/demand and monitoring carrier performance. Finally, this report reviews the resources and importance of shipper knowledge about the rail industry and its market environment.
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