research questions

6. Railroads have abandoned a significant number of miles of track (over 260,000 miles) since 1916. Why has this trend developed? Will this trend continue into the future? Why or why NOT?

8. The RAILROAD industry’s cost structure is DIFFERENT than that of the motor carrier industry. What factors contribute to this difference? What impact do these differences have for the railroads in terms of pricing, competiveness, and investment?