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Explore the processes that drive how railroads move goods and set prices.
This volume provides a clear, practical look at how freight traffic is organized, managed, and priced across American rail networks.
The work focuses on the real-world systems behind rail freight, including how shipping papers, car service, and tariff structures fit together. It combines historical context with detailed description of the machinery and procedures that keep traffic flowing and rates fair.- How freight traffic departments are structured and operate
- Methods for handling freight papers, receipts, and settlements
- Mechanisms of car distribution, per diem, and interline charges
- Overview of time and preference freight, demurrage, and tariff practices
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