Question 1

Standard track gauge is defined as?

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Question 2

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

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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?

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Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The demand for freight:

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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?

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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.

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Question 8

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

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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?

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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?

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Exam 6: Railroads