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Railway Age 1999 May
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"DUOPOLY" GRATES ON GRAIN SHIPPERS
Railroads say relations have improved. But many shippers complain that a "shared monopoly" gives railroads all the bargaining power.
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NEW CHOICES FOR BETTER RIDE QUALITY
Premium trucks, cushioning devices, and dampers are a few of the advanced technologies the railway industry can use to create a better-riding freight car.
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GOOD STEWARDSHIP PAYS ENVIRONMENTAL DIVIDENDS
From tie disposal to wastewater treatment, railroads are cleaning up their act.
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LUBRICATION: How MUCH IS ENOUGH?
Rail friction reduction, energy savings, and improvements to curving can be achieved by using a variety of lubrication practices.
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PASSENGER TRAINS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
High speed service will help lead the way into the New Millennium as passenger rail grows and technology advances.
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