An Analysis of Light-Density Rail Lines in North Dakota \u2013 Appendix A: Individual Line-Segment Trends and Analysis

US Transportation Collection1991PDFStatistical ReportTolliver, DenverBitzan, JohnLindamood, BrianStruthers, MarthaNorth Dakota State UniversityUpper Great Plains Transportation InstituteUnited States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad AdministrationNorth Dakota. Dept. of TransportationUpper Great Plains Transportation InstituteNorth DakotaUnited StatesBranch linesEconomic analysisFreight trafficRailroad transportationTables (Data)Trend (Statistics)UGPTI Publication No. 88The purpose of the appendix is to highlight trends and data that reflect the authors' opinions regarding the potential viability of individual rail lines. In this analysis, three major trends are analyzed and graphed over time: (1) Grain carloadings; (2) Grain truck modal share; and (3) Traffic density, in gross ton-miles per mile.127