Railroad Competitiveness: Federal Laws and Policies Affect Railroad Competitiveness

RCED-92-16 Published: Nov 05, 1991. Publicly Released: Dec 09, 1991.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the principal factors affecting the railroad industry's ability to compete with other transportation modes for intercity freight, focusing on how federal laws: (1) affect railroad labor costs; and (2) influence the railroads' competitive position.

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Transportation

Comparative analysisCompetitionEmployee retirement plansFreight transportationFreight transportation ratesFringe benefit costsRailroad industryRailroad regulationRailroad transportation operationsTransportation lawBarges