Download or read book Transportation and Economic Impact of Texas Short Line Railroads written by Daisy Saldarriaga and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the analysis of the transportation and economic impacts of Texas short line railroads. Survey invitations were sent to 43 Texas short line railroads and 20 responses were received. Onsite interviews with 5 railroads and 3 community leaders were completed. The software IMPLAN was used to estimate the economic impact of short line railroads at both county-level and state-level. Transportation impact analysis was conducted to estimate the cost by rail and the cost by diverted truck. Shipping cost, safety cost, maintenance cost, highway congestion cost, and emission cost were calculated in this analysis. The transportation impact analysis results indicate that, on average, the shipping cost of short line railroad is estimated to be 7.5% less than that of highway modes; the maintenance cost of short line railroad is estimated to be 70.2% less than that of highway modes; the safety cost of railroad is estimated to be 37.9% less than that of highway modes; and the emission cost is estimated to be 7.0% less than that of highway modes. The total transportation cost of railroad is estimated to be 24.3% less than that of highway modes. Moreover, the operation of 14 surveyed short lines in Texas provided an annual reduction of over 400,000 truck trips for their shipments. The economic impact analysis results indicate that, at state-level, the operation of short line railroads in Texas contribute approximately 1,500 jobs, $113,769,600 in labor compensation, and $354,443,600 in economic output. At county-levels, the short line railroads contribute 1,100 jobs, $87,799,900 in labor compensation, and $274,959,900 in economic output. This research also found that short line railroads in Texas have substantial needs in terms of improving their infrastructure. These improvements include better interchange with connecting carriers, more customers or businesses, extra right of way available for expansion/rehabilitation of rail line, infrastructure improvements, and more tracks and yard space. However, these improvement needs are usually beyond their affordable capacity for short line operators. The need for more state funding was mentioned by several railroads during the surveys and interviews. As Texas short lines play a significant role in the local community and the state economy, there is a necessity to establish assistance programs for short lines to help maintain and improve the existing infrastructure. State support strategies for short lines in other states were reviewed and potential funding opportunities were discussed in this report.

Download or read book Transportation and Economic Impact of Texas Short Line Railroads written by Fengxiang Qiao and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the analysis of the transportation and economic impacts of Texas short line railroads. Survey invitations were sent to 43 Texas short line railroads and 20 responses were received. The research team completed onsite interviews with 5 railroads and 3 community leaders. The software IMPLAN was used to estimate the economic impact of short line railroads at both county-level and state-level. Transportation impact analysis was conducted to estimate the cost by rail and the cost by diverted truck. Shipping cost, safety cost, maintenance cost, highway congestion cost, and emission cost were calculated in this analysis. The transportation impact analysis results indicate that, on average, the shipping cost of short line railroad is estimated to be 7.5% less than that of truck; the maintenance cost of short line railroad is estimated to be 70.2% less than that of truck; the safety cost of railroad is estimated to be 37.9% less than that of truck; and the emission cost is estimated to be 7.0% less than that of truck. The total transportation cost of railroad is estimated to be 24.3% less than that of truck. Moreover, the estimation shows that the operation of 14 surveyed short lines took 417,177 trucks off Texas highway in 2015. The economic impact analysis results indicate that, at state-level, the operation of short line railroads in Texas contribute approximately 1,476 jobs, $113,769,627 in labor compensation, and $354,443,588 in economic output. At county-levels, the short line railroads contribute 1,136 jobs, $87,799,859 in labor compensation, and $274,959,869 in economic output. This research also found that short line railroads in Texas have substantial needs in terms of improving their infrastructure. These improvements include better interchange with connecting carriers, more customers or businesses, extra right of way available for expansion/rehabilitation of rail line, infrastructure improvements, and more tracks and yard space. However, these improvement needs are usually beyond their affordable capacity for short line operators. The need for more state funding was mentioned by several railroads during the surveys and interviews. As Texas short lines play a significant role in the local community and the state economy, there is a necessity to establish assistance programs for short lines to help maintain and improve the existing infrastructure. State support strategies for short lines in other states were reviewed and potential funding opportunities were discussed in this report.

Download or read book Economic Impact Analysis of Short Line Railroads written by Jared Llorens and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A History of the Texas Railroads written by St. Clair Griffin Reed and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Economic Impact Analysis of GDOT s Short Line Railroads written by Patrick S. McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Journal of Texas Shortline Railroads and Transportation August September October 1997 written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Importance of Short Line Railroads to Texas written by Jeffery E. Warner and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book JOURNAL OF TEXAS SHORTLINE RAILROADS AND TRANSPORTATION written by LESTER. HAINES and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A HISTORY OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION FROM 1881 TO PRESENT.

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Download or read book The Rural Transportation Network in Texas written by Katherine F. Turnbull and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An efficient multimodal transportation system is critical to the economic vitality of large metropolitan areas, smaller communities, and rural areas. While transportation issues in urban areas receive a good deal of attention, the needs of rural areas are also important. This report summarizes the results of a research project examining the rural transportation system in Texas. The demographic and economic characteristics of the state's rural population are highlighted. The report also presents a multimodal approach to enhance mobility and economic development in rural parts of Texas. Researchers examine the status of highways, roadways, public transit services, intercity buses, airports, and railroads serving rural portions of the state and discuss future needs.

Download or read book The Texas Rail Freight System written by Railroad Commission of Texas and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Assessment of the Operational and Commercial Viability of the Seagraves Whiteface and Lubbock Railroad Company written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lubbock District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning the acquisition of railroad right-of-way from the Seagraves, Whiteface, and Lubbock Railroad Company (SWLR) as part of the U.S. 82 East-West Freeway project. During the planning process, several questions have arisen regarding the long term commercial viability of the railroad. The SWLR is faced with several situations and conditions that could adversely impact the longer-term viability of the line. The schedule and form of debt service established with the purchase of the line requires renegotiation, refinancing, or as an alternative, sale of the line. Resolution of debt issues should be accomplished within a six-month period. Given the fact that Amerail has been looking for a buyer for several months, the railroad entering receivership appears to be a relatively high probability outcome. The impacts of past deferred maintenance will continue to be an operating challenge for any owner of the railroad. The effects of past maintenance decisions and practices are beginning to be acutely felt in several aspects of the railroad's operations. Resolution of rehabilitation and maintenance issues is contingent upon sale or refinancing of the railroad. Regardless of the status of railroad ownership, rehabilitation must be carried out and a sound maintenance program must be in place within a five-year period. The analysis suggests that as far as TxDOT is concerned, stable ownership and operation of the SWLR is the key issue. Financial sources and the current owners of the company indicate that Amerail is actively seeking a buyer, and has been for some time. The current owners, however, prefer refinancing and continued operation of the SWLR. It is reasonable to expect ownership issues to be resolved within a one-year time frame. TxDOT's options with respect to the SWLR are discussed in terms of four likely scenarios: (1) a buyer is found and the SWLR is sold, (2) Amerail refinances the SWLR and continues operations, (3) a buyer is not found and the SWLR enters receivership, and (4) TxDOT determines that buying the SWLR best protects its investment and the regional transportation system.