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RAILROAD POLICY AND INTERMODALISM: Policy Choices after Deregulation

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Intermodalism is widely viewed as a promising recent development in transportation. This article examines the role played by railroads in intermodal freight transportation and the framework of public policies around whic intermodal freight movement has evolved. Intermodalism emerged because of technological, organizational, and public policy developments that contributed to its rapid growth. Deregulation of the rail industry since 1980 has led to significant restructuring through mergers and direct contracts between railroads and customers. As intermodal shipments become more important to the overall transportation system in the United States, attention will need to be given to ways in which intermodal concerns are addressed in surface transportation programs.

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  • Jeremy F. Plant, 2002. "RAILROAD POLICY AND INTERMODALISM: Policy Choices after Deregulation," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 19(2), pages 13-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:19:y:2002:i:2:p:13-16
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.2002.tb00262.x
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    1. Vespermann, Jan & Wald, Andreas, 2011. "Intermodal integration in air transportation: status quo, motives and future developments," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 19(6), pages 1187-1197.
    2. Chad R. Miller & Bethany Stich, 2014. "Realizing the economic development benefits of short-line railroads: the case of Mississippi," Regional Science Policy & Practice, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 6(1), pages 1-11, March.

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