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The Railroad Mode of Transportation. Lecture Outline. Introduction Early Modes of Transportation in the U.S. Common Goals and Functions of the Railroad Industry Early Regulations Passenger Systems Recent Significant Legislation Current Freight Statistics for the Industry
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Lecture Outline
- Introduction
- Early Modes of Transportation in the U.S.
- Common Goals and Functions of the Railroad Industry
- Early Regulations
- Passenger Systems
- Recent Significant Legislation
- Current Freight Statistics for the Industry
- Benefits to the Environment
- Employment Opportunities for Civil Engineers in the Railroad Industry
- Questions and Discussion
Introduction
- Adequate Transportation System
- Efficient Movement of Goods and People
- Provides No Basic Intrinsic Value
- Provides “Value Added”
Early Modes of Transportation in the U.S.
- Waterways
- Crude Roads
- Rivers/Canals 1700’s
- Railroads 1830
- Better Roads Trucks/Automobiles early 1920’s
- Air – Passengers 1950s
- Interstates Trucks/Automobiles early 1960s
The movement of Freight and People in the most efficient manner possible
Principal Function in U.S.
Hauling Freight (40%)
Characteristics
Fast
Reliable
Convenient
Economical
Safe/Secure
Fuel Efficient
Environmentally Friendly
Common Goals & Functions of the Railroad IndustryEarly Regulations
- Land Grants (1850-1870)
- Business Transactions
- Development
- Repaid
- Interstate Commerce Commission (1887)
- Surface Transportation Board (1995-1996)
Passenger Systems
- Until 1971 Railroad Companies
- After 1971 Amtrak / VIA Rail, Intercity
- High Speed (short / medium), Intercity
- Rapid Transit, Urban
- Commuter, Suburban
1971 Amtrak
1973 3R Act
1976 4R Act
1980 Staggers (Deregulation)
1983 RRB / Depreciation
1992 ISTEA
1998 T21
2004 SAFETEA-LU
Recent Significant Legislation
Employment Opportunities for Civil Engineers in the Railroad Industry
Types of Jobs for CE’s
- Engineering
- Design & Construction
- Maintenance
- Transportation
- Operations
Sources of Jobs for CE’s
Railroad Company
Class I
Regional
Short Line
Transit/Commuter
Engineering Consultants
Contractors
Suppliers/Services
Government Agency
Employment Opportunities for Civil Engineers in the Railroad Industry
