Question 1

Standard track gauge is defined as?

Accepted Answer

The distance between

Question 2

Discuss some of the elements of rail road industry's cost structure

Accepted Answer

The rail industry cost structure is base

Question 3

What types of mergers occurred in the rail industry? What has been the result of this activity after the passage of the Staggers Rail Act?

Accepted Answer

The first mergers were mergers of rail c

Question 4

The basic unit of measurement for railroad freight handling is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  unit load. 
B)  Carload 
C)  freight load. 
D)  capacity load. 
A)  unit load. 
B)  Carload 
C)  freight load. 
D)  capacity load.

Question 5

The demand for freight:

Accepted Answer

A)  originates when the carrier asks for the business 
B)  starts when the shipper calls the railroad to provide equipment to move a shipment 
C)  is a derived demand based on the demand for products 
D)  is based upon government quotas 
A)  originates when the carrier asks for the business 
B)  starts when the shipper calls the railroad to provide equipment to move a shipment 
C)  is a derived demand based on the demand for products 
D)  is based upon government quotas

Question 6

In 2013, railroads transported what percentage of all intercity ton miles moved by all modes?

Accepted Answer

A)  17.1 percent 
B)  3.0 percent 
C)  9.4 percent 
D)  5.2 percent 
A)  17.1 percent 
B)  3.0 percent 
C)  9.4 percent 
D)  5.2 percent

Question 7

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973. How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Accepted Answer

The Regional Rail Reorganization Act of

Question 8

Who are the owners the greatest percentage of rolling stock in use?

Accepted Answer

A)  class I railroads 
B)  federal government for military moves 
C)  private car leasing firms and shippers 
D)  investment and financial firms 
A)  class I railroads 
B)  federal government for military moves 
C)  private car leasing firms and shippers 
D)  investment and financial firms

Question 9

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 Feet 
B)  6 Foot 2 Inches 
C)  4 Foot 8.5 Inches 
D)  4 Foot 10 Inches 
A)  5 Feet 
B)  6 Foot 2 Inches 
C)  4 Foot 8.5 Inches 
D)  4 Foot 10 Inches

Question 10

Piggyback service was designed for increase service levels to intermodal customers. What are the characteristics of this traffic?

Accepted Answer

Intermodal traffic has been increasing a

Standard track gauge is defined as?

Discuss some of the elements of rail road industry's cost structure

What types of mergers occurred in the rail industry? What has been the result of this activity after the passage of the Staggers Rail Act?

The basic unit of measurement for railroad freight handling is known as the:

The demand for freight:

In 2013, railroads transported what percentage of all intercity ton miles moved by all modes?

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973. How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Who are the owners the greatest percentage of rolling stock in use?

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Piggyback service was designed for increase service levels to intermodal customers. What are the characteristics of this traffic?

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Exam 6: Railroads

Standard track gauge is defined as?

Discuss some of the elements of rail road industry's cost structure

What types of mergers occurred in the rail industry? What has been the result of this activity after the passage of the Staggers Rail Act?

The basic unit of measurement for railroad freight handling is known as the:

The demand for freight:

In 2013, railroads transported what percentage of all intercity ton miles moved by all modes?

Discuss the legislative reform which has occurred since 1973. How did each new law impact the railroad industry? You need not include the legislation which started Amtrak.

Who are the owners the greatest percentage of rolling stock in use?

What is the standard track gauge in the U.S?

Piggyback service was designed for increase service levels to intermodal customers. What are the characteristics of this traffic?

Global Supply Chains the Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation and the Economy

Transportation Technology and Systems

Costing and Pricing for Transportation

Motor Carriers

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Third Party Logistics

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Management

Governmental Roles in Transportation

Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains

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