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Progressive Railroading 1989 January Efficiency through restructuring NS Rail tr
Progressive Railroading 1989 January
Features
The NS route to respectability 25
Having posted strong gains in profitability by taking advantage of deregulation, Norfolk Southern looks forward to further financial improvement from traffic growth led by intermodal and from further restructuring.
Rail chiefs see strong 1989 29
The heads of 30 railroads, including major regionals, generally expect good '89 results, ranging from higher volume to better labor relations.
One good year deserves a better one 36
On most fronts, 1988 was good for railroads, but 1989 must be even better as carriers struggle to reach revenue adequacy and to raise their market share.
Rails capitalize on better results 38
Capital spending is expected to make a stronger showing this year as railroads take advantage of a better financial showing to strengthen their competitive position.
Another good year for rail transit 42
The start of Miami commuter service and of Baltimore light-rail construction, extension of light- and heavy-rail lines, planning of new service reflect rail transit's widening role.
Super-size interlocking system 47
New interlocker control house for $300 million Long Island Rail Road upgrading is prepackaged in four separate buildings.
Mobile rail welder clears out defects 51
Mobile in-track welder enables correction of rail defects to keep pace with detector car.
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