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Railway Age 1961 May 29 Weekly Freight traffic issue
Railway Age Weekly May 29 1961 Vol 150 No 22
CONTENTS
RSMA probes marketing job
The effectiveness of shipper-oriented rates and services was examined at the spring seminar of the Railway Systems and Management Association in Chicago P.9
How do rates affect distribution costs?
Freight rates, say respondents to this month's Traffic Poll, account for 1% to almost 100% of total distribution costs. The percentage varies according to product p.15
New aluminum covered hopper carries more
The car, being unveiled this week, permits effective use of at least 97% of its capacity, compared with an estimated 93% in conventional covered-hopper design p.16
Rate making to please shippers
Electronic data processing is being used successfully by Eastern railroads to develop a freight-rate program that will benefit shippers and carriers alikep 28
New ideas to increase railroad revenues
The ideas-in agricultural, forestry, real estate, industrial and zoning development-were aired at a meeting of the Railway Development Association p.49
A visual panel can find cars fast
The panel, which can be tailored to individual requirements, will give prompt information about the status and whereabouts of each unit in a rail car fleet p.57
Senate sidetracks rate hearing
The railroad presentation opposing S. 1197 is still to come. Senator Yarborough, meanwhile, criticized the industry for its "astounding propaganda" on the bill p.59
NYC, C&O, B&O to study coordination
But Central President Perlman says his agreement to participate in the studies does not indicate any weakening of NYC opposition to C&O control of B&O p.60
EJ&E radio tightens track force supervision
Two-way radio not only permits better deployment of labor forces, but also minimizes operating delays that might be caused by various types of emergencies p.64
The Action Page-Have Yankees lost their zip?
Industrial statesmanship of extremely high caliber is required if the nation is going to cope successfully with transport's current chaotic mess p.78
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