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Types of Railroads |
1. Passenger (Amtrak) 2. Commuter (NJTransit, SEPTA) 3. Rapid Transit (DC Metro) |
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Why railroads? |
Rail uniquely combines speed and energy efficiency |
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Adv and Disadv of RR |
Adv: major geographic coverage, high speed, carrying capacity (1-2mi long), low cost of transpo charge, avg intercity hall = 600 mi
Disadv: switching cars (interchange points), delivery delays |
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Types of Railcars (3) |
1. Boxcars - general commodities 2. Tankers - gases, chemicals 3. Hoppers - bulk materials 4. Flat cars - containers, trailers |
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Costs of RR |
High fixed (RR companies own track, tunnels, etc; maintain it)
Low variable (minimum fuel and labor) |
