Mobilization and Defense Management Technical Reports Series. Rail Capability to Move People and Material during National Emergencies
Abstract
This paper assesses the capability of the United States railroads to move people and materials during national emergency. A reference point is World War II, when the railroads moved 74 percent of commercial intercity passenger traffic and 69 percent of intercity freight during 1944, the peak war year. From that reference point, trends in elements of the railroad industry are examined to indicate significant changes in railroad's capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA138139
Entities
People
- D. M. Graves
- J. P. Monson
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy