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	ARC \| Short Line Railroads: Local Lifelines for Business
		By contrast, short line railroads are like retailers; their customers may ship or receive freight in single carloads.
		A community that happens to be located along the main line of a Class I railroad may actually be in a worse position to exploit its rail resources than one served by a tiny short line.
		Many of the 500 or so short line and regional railroads in the nation are operating on track that at one time or another was considered worthless—and was indeed unprofitable for the kind of long-haul business handled by Class I railroads.
	www.arc.gov /index.do?nodeId=876 (2669 words)

	Short-line railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Short lines generally exist for one of three reasons: to link two industries requiring rail freight together (for example, a gypsum mine and a wall board factory, or a coal mine and a power plant); to interchange revenue traffic with other, usually larger, railroads; or to operate a tourist passenger train service.
		In the beginning of the railroad age, nearly all railway lines were short lines, locally chartered, financed and operated; as the railroad industry matured, local lines were merged or acquired to create longer mainline railroads.
		Short line operators typically have lower labor, overhead and regulatory costs than Class I railroads and therefore are often able to operate profitably lines that lost money for their original owners.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Short-line_railroad (315 words)

	Short Line Railroad - Shortline Railroads - Short Line Railroads
		The region's largest steel-making and manufacturing center is well served by the Birmingham Southern Railroad, one of the busiest local rail lines in the country.
		Greater Rochester and Western New York railroading with an emphasis on shortlines.
		One of the largest, privately owned operators of short line railroads in North America, operating thirteen railroads in seven states and three Canadian provinces.
	www.railsusa.com /links/Shortline_Railroads (337 words)

	Moran (KS01) - Press Release - Moran Bill To Assist Railroads Receives Overwhelming Support In Congress
		Short line railroad service has been so important to Kansas that many counties have banded together in the Mid States Port Authority to help preserve railroad routes that are operated by a private short line carrier.
		If short line railroad infrastructure cannot be upgraded, many communities will lose rail service, and Kansans will face serious problems in transporting their goods to consumers.
		As President of AgMark LLC in Beloit, Kan., Jeff Bechard is responsible for 13 grain elevators in north central Kansas served by short lines.
	www.house.gov /list/press/ks01_moran/pr012704railroads.html (581 words)

	Railway Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Short lines often have taken over routes that were marginal in the Class I railroad system because they did not generate sufficient revenue to justify continued reinvestment.
		Idaho railroads also terminated a total of 10.4 million tons of freight in 1999, including 4.1 million tons of nonmetallic minerals (equal to 39 percent of Idaho's total), 2.4 million tons of farm products, and 1.2 million tons of chemicals.
		Short lines are interested in participating financially with the State of Idaho on economically justified rail capital-improvement projects under the Idaho Rail Preservation Program or under a federal program.
	www.idahofuturetravel.info /RailTrns.asp (707 words)

	UTU: News
		The regional and short-line railroads sought to exempt themselves from much of the existing abandonment oversight because they object to the burden and cost of having to seek regulatory authority.
		In this proceeding before the STB, the UTU and other labor organizations warned the agency that allowing willy-nilly abandonment by regional and short-line railroads could encourage major railroads to bypass more stringent abandonment standards by selling track to short lines with the expectation the track would then be abandoned.
		Already, major railroads sell line segments to regional and short-line railroads to escape labor protection provisions -- but there exists with those sales a public-policy expectation that the lines will continue to be operated by the regional and short-line railroads.
	www.utu.org /worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=32460 (253 words)

	Moran (KS01) - Press Release - Assistance for Kansas Short Line Railroads Becomes Law
		This legislation encourages railroads, railroad customers and suppliers—who depend most on short line railroads—to invest directly in maintaining the over 2,000 miles of short line rails in Kansas.
		“The short line railroad network is a significant component of our transportation system and provides a critical role in helping Kansans to transport their goods—both manufactured and agricultural—to market,” Moran said.
		Short line rails are today being threatened due to the use of new, heavier 286,000 pound railcars that have become the industry standard.
	www.house.gov /list/press/ks01_moran/nr102004Shortline.html (308 words)

	Ancestor Railroads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Railroads first came to what is today Fremont in 1865 when three separate companies raced to lay the first track through Niles Canyon, attempting to connect the Bay Area with Sacramento.
		But by 1869, short line railroads had little chance of challenging the Central Pacific - the railroad that Leland Stanford and associates Crocker, Huntington, and Hopkins were aggressively pushing over the Sierra Nevada Mountains towards a transcontinental connection.
		In effect, these "paper" railroads simply kept a new railroad line off the parent's operating accounts until it was finished and ready to be turned over to the operating department.
	centervilledepot.railfan.net /ancestorrailroads.html (724 words)

	Short-line railroads await funding
		Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its railroad subcommittee are pushing legislation that provides $350 million a year to the industry over the next three fiscal years.
		The railroad industry "is facing its most serious crisis since the 1970s," said James L. Oberstar of Minnesota, the committee’s ranking Democrat.
		The short-line railroad, which operates in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri, is seeking $11 million to purchase the line it leases from Burlington Northern Santa Fe and to rehabilitate 30 miles of track, Lindsey said.
	www.americanshipper.com /paid/JUN01/shortline_railroads.asp (983 words)

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		The abandonment of rural railway lines by both CN and CP has spurred government and individuals to encourage the development of what are known as Short Line railways.
		The reasons given by the large railroad companies is that these lines are no longer economically viable and it is in their best interest to close them down.
		So it would appear that the short line and inland terminals are both a drive to reduce the numbers of workers downward thus reducing the wages paid by both the railroads and the grain companies.
	www.ftlcomm.com /ensign/railroads/shortline/shortline.html (434 words)

	Texas railroads.
		After the early immigrations, prior to the Civil War, railroads opened up the rest of the state to new groups or to people transmigrating from other parts of the U.S. Here are railroad stations, steam engines, cabooses and rolling stock.
		Ask someone to recall railroad buildings from their childhood memories and they are likely to mention a depot or perhaps a roundhouse.
		Railroaders love to tell stories, and the one they relish the most is about the railroad president and the holdup man.
	www.texasescapes.com /TexasRailroads/TexasRailroads.htm (746 words)

	RailAmerica ::: About Us :: history
		Its third railroad, the South Central Tennessee Railroad, was acquired in February of 1994 and included 50 miles of rail line.
		Upon closing of the RailTex acquisition, RailAmerica became the largest operator of short line and regional freight railroads in the world, with 39 short line and regional railroads operating approximately 11,000 total track miles in the United States, Canada, Australia and the Republic of Chile.
		The line runs between Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio and is operated as part of the Indiana & Ohio Central Railroad.
	www.railamerica.com /history.htm (1398 words)

	Tennessee Rail Alliance of Short Line Railroads
		The Tennessee Shortline Alliance was formed in 1990 to provide a forum for the exchange of information among the Shortline railroad operators and their respective Authorities that operated in various parts of the state.
		As congestion increases on Tennessee’s Interstates and secondary highways causing pollution and accidents to increase it is instructive and important to understand the role Tennessee’s Shortline Railroads play in the historic and contemporary movement of freight to and from the State’s vital industries.
		Investment in and understanding of the Shortline railroad industry will allow them to maintain and expand their important role as a vital part of Tennessee transportation and the economic growth and well being of the State and its citizens.
	www.tnrailalliance.com /default.htm (198 words)

	Short Line Rail Infrastructure Needs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The bill also creates a railroad trust fund to be funded with the 4.3 cent deficit reduction fuel tax currently paid by the railroads, and authorizes grants to be made by the Secretary from the Railroad Trust Fund for infrastructure upgrades to Class II and III railroads.
		Short lines, you've heard it said earlier today, must be part of the national railroad network, and we must be able to handle these heavier cars.
		What the short lines would literally have to do is an extension of what they're doing now, which is carefully inspect before and after, and just go slow enough that if you break a rail under the train, you basically can pick it up and keep going, so that you don't do any great damage.
	commdocs.house.gov /committees/trans/hpw106-104.000/hpw106-104_1.HTM (18932 words)

	ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION
		The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson and, except as provided by section 4 of this joint resolution, hold hearings at such places as the chairperson shall designate, during the sessions and recesses of the Legislature.
		This joint resolution creates a ten member commission, to be known as the "Smart Freight Railroad Study Commission," composed of members of the Legislature, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, and five members of the public who are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
		There is little understanding of whether this reactivation of old rail lines maximizes the efficiency of freight movement while minimizing the impact on traffic flow, the environment, and safety in the communities near the rail lines.
	home.att.net /~briantpark/rail_line_assembly_joint_resolution.htm (923 words)

	Interview with Gary Marino, RailAmerica: TWST
		Marino: RailAmerica is the world’s largest owner and operator of short line freight railroads in North America and we are also a leading owner and operator of regional railroads in Australia and Chile.
		Marino: Short line railroads typically range up to 350 miles in length, while regional railroads could be as long as a thousand miles.
		The branch lines that had viable business on them were sold to short line operators, such as RailAmerica, which have resuscitated those rail lines.
	www.twst.com /notes/articles/pak204.html (854 words)

	California Short Line Railroad Association
		Short line railroads play an important role in the overall transportation picture in California, and we are pleased that you have taken the time to learn more about our industry.
		The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in cooperation with our state regulatory partners, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and the California State Railroad Association, are pleased to announce the short line safety seminar...
		The Summer Meeting of the California Short Line Railroad Association was held in San Diego on August 3rd, and was generally considered a big success by all in attendnace.
	cslra.org (1171 words)

	RailAmerica completes acquisition of four short line railroads from Alcoa [Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers]
		For the twelve months ended June 30, 2005, the four railroads handled 30,000 carloads, generated revenue of $20.8 million, resulting in operating income of $10.1 million and had depreciation and amortization expense of $0.2 million.
		The four railroads, which operate a total of 25 miles, had capital expenditures of $50,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005.
		RailAmerica, Inc. (NYSE:RRA) is a leading short line and regional rail service provider with 47 railroads operating approximately 8,875 miles in the United States and Canada.
	www.ble.org /pr/news/headline.asp?id=14647 (378 words)

	Sector Wrap: Short line railroads - Boston.com
		Shares of short line railroads rose Wednesday after Kansas City Southern became the third company in the sector to miss Wall Street's second quarter expectations but report higher revenue and sound industry fundamentals.
		NEW YORK --Shares of short line railroads rose Wednesday after Kansas City Southern became the third company in the sector to miss Wall Street's second quarter expectations but report higher revenue and sound industry fundamentals.
		Like their Class I peers, the short liners are also benefiting from fuel surcharges that aren't likely to step back as oil prices remain well over $70 a barrel.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2006/08/02/sector_wrap_short_line_railroads (345 words)

	Relating to short line railroads; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency.
		(3) 'Short line railroad' means a class II or class III railroad as defined in 49 C.F.R. part 1201.
		Moneys in the Short Line Credit Premium Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.
		(2) A short line railroad may apply to the Department of Transportation for infrastructure assistance in a manner determined by the department by rule.
	www.leg.state.or.us /01reg/measures/sb0700.dir/sb0753.a.html (537 words)

	Smart Freight- Railroad Study
		To meet the demand, shortline freight railroads in northern New Jersey are expanding through the reactivation of previously unused or abandoned rail lines and the construction of new rail lines.
		However, many of these railroads where constructed in the 19th century and are being reactivated to meet 21st century needs.
		When established, the nine member commission would be comprised of bipartisan representatives from the Legislature, the Commissioner of Transportation, members of the public from the environmental, transportation, and community-based organizations and a representative from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
	home.att.net /~briantpark/rail_line_munoz_bill.htm (708 words)

	Railroads \| Business solutions from AllBusiness.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The purpose of this article is to explore the proposition that local railroads are something more than smaller versions of their larger counterparts.
		According to Levine et al., the number of short line railroads declined from 1009 in 1916 to only 238 in 1970.(1) However, several events occurred...
		America's railroad depreciation debate, 1907 to 1913: a study of divergence in early 20th century accounting standards.
	www.allbusiness.com /railroads/3072955-1.html (800 words)

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		The New Jersey Short Line Railroad Association is an organization made up of railroads serving the Great State of New Jersey.
		The purpose of the Association is to address concerns and problems which face Short Line Railroads and to find means of mitigating problems and finding solutions through collective effort and cooperation.
		The NJSLRRA is the association of New Jersey's smaller railroads, who provide valuable service to their customers, who range from small local firms to Fortune 500 companies, such as Marcal or Toys R Us.
	njshortline.com (330 words)

	Workers who like to come to work make a difference - short line railroads of Arizona - Column Railway Age - Find ...
		ARZC took over a line that Santa Fe wanted to sell and has made a winner out of it, even though more than 97% of its traffic is overhead business, to and from Santa Fe.
		Just, maybe, that some of the short lines are doing one fine marketing job, that they also operate in great fashion--and that people on the Class Is could, maybe, learn something by going out and spending a few days with the people who run these little railroads.
		And a special Lines on Labor award will go to the first Class I CEO who rips off his tie, puts on a pair of jeans and goes out to work a train.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1215/is_n7_v193/ai_12459049 (765 words)

	WIBW \| Short Line Railroads Need Rehabilitation
		The lines need rehabilitation because large railroads like Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Sante Fe are moving from a 263,000 pound rail car to a 286,000 pound car.
		Keith Hartwell is a representative for the American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association.
		He says, "If they can't get these lines upgraded and rehabilitated, they won't be able to carry these cars, and if those are the cars the class ones are using...they can't get them over their line, then they will be cut off from the national rail system.
	www.wibw.com /home/headlines/602672.html (221 words)

	Short Line Railroads Buoy Economy \| GLOWRegion.com
		The Livonia-Avon-Lakeville Railroad was key in bringing Barilla Pasta to Avon.
		Friday, the federal government's top railroad official took a ride and spoke about the vital role short line railroads play.
		Federal Railroad Administrator John Boardman said, "This morning I've had the chance to see the progress being made here.
	www.glowregion.com /short_line_railroads_buoy_economy (190 words)

	Rails Help Roads Stay In Line
		Abandonment of Kansas' short-line railroads would add nearly $50 million annually in repairs to the state highway system, the study found.
		The Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad is a subsidiary of Watco Cos., of Pittsburg, one of the nation's largest privately owned short-line operators.
		The result, according to the study, is that the four short-line railroads reported profit declines ranging from 11 percent to 20 percent during the last five years.
	www.depotnews.com /RAIL/020604NEWSb.htm (700 words)

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