Railroad Problems

Railroad Problems

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce

Publisher:

Published: 1958

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13:

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Amtrak, America's Railroad

Amtrak, America's Railroad

Author: Geoffrey H. Doughty

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 0253060656

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Discover the story of Amtrak, America's Railroad, 50 years in the making. In 1971, in an effort to rescue essential freight railroads, the US government founded Amtrak. In the post–World War II era, aviation and highway development had become the focus of government policy in America. As rail passenger services declined in number and in quality, they were simultaneously driving many railroads toward bankruptcy. Amtrak was intended to be the solution. In Amtrak, America's Railroad: Transportation's Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival, Geoffrey H. Doughty, Jeffrey T. Darbee, and Eugene E. Harmon explore the fascinating history of this popular institution and tell a tale of a company hindered by its flawed origin and uneven quality of leadership, subjected to political gamesmanship and favoritism, and mired in a perpetual philosophical debate about whether it is a business or a public service. Featuring interviews with former Amtrak presidents, the authors examine the current problems and issues facing Amtrak and their proposed solutions. Created in the absence of a comprehensive national transportation policy, Amtrak manages to survive despite inherent flaws due to the public's persistent loyalty. Amtrak, America's Railroad is essential reading for those who hope to see another fifty years of America's railroad passenger service, whether they be patrons, commuters, legislators, regulators, and anyone interested in railroads and transportation history.


Railroad Safety Programs

Railroad Safety Programs

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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National Railroad Policy

National Railroad Policy

Author: United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Economic Growth and Stabilization

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 888

ISBN-13:

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