Railroad Traffic and Rates, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emory R. Johnson

9780266264170: Railroad Traffic and Rates, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266264174 ISBN 13: 9780266264170

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how rail operators balance passenger service, fares, and competition .

This volume analyzes the organization and management of passenger traffic, the fares that shape rider choices, and how electric railways influence steam railroads.

The book explains the structure of large and mid-sized rail systems, showing how traffic heads and departments coordinate to serve travelers while staying profitable. It also describes how competition from electric lines affected short- and long-distance travel, and how carriers respond with route changes, service adjustments, and fare policies. Written in clear, accessible language, it translates technical concepts into practical insights for readers curious about rail history and transportation economics.

How passenger traffic is organized within major rail companies and what roles exist for traffic managers and agents
The dynamics of fares, short-haul versus long-haul travel, and the impact of electric railways on pricing
Patterns of competition between steam railways and electric lines, including service changes and fare responses
Historical context on passenger and freight balance, and how terminals and routes influence revenue

Ideal for readers of transportation history, railway economics, and policy analysis, this volume offers a thorough grounding in the forces shaping rail passenger service in the era of growing urbanization and electrification.

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