Railroad Freight Loss and Damage: Concepts and Prevention

Kukers, William

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Railroad Freight Loss and Damage: Concepts and Prevention

1972-01-09
By Kukers, William

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English

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Creators:

Kukers, William
Corporate Creators:

Kentron Hawaii, Ltd
Corporate Contributors:

DOT/Transportation Systems Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Cargo Handling Freight Transportation Infrastructure Railroad Cars Railroad Safety Transportation Planning
Publication/ Report Number:

KHL-TSC-73-1036
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Transportation Systems Center
Abstract:

This report presents an economic and engineering overview of railroad freight loss and damage. The engineering concepts and preventive techniques that are applicable to an orderly solution of the loss and damage problem are described and examined. The report specifically itemizes the major loss and damage categories; specifies the hardware and equipment deficiencies which impact railcar loss and damage; recommends a product packaging system for the railcar environment; describes physical and electronic equipment to prevent cargo loss (theft); and examines the transportation environment along with the railcar cushioning devices required for railcar and lading protection. NOTE: This report includes a very extensive bibliography.
Format:

PDF
Collection(s):

Federal Railroad Administration
Main Document Checksum:

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Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75577/dot_75577_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 6.63 MB ]

File Language:

English

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