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Northern Illinois University Press Main Lines: Rebirth of the North American Railroads - Book

Name: Main Lines: Rebirth of the North American Railroads - Book
Brand: Northern Illinois University Press
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Explore the incredible transformation of the American rail industry in Main Lines: Rebirth of the North American Railroads, 1970-2002. Richard Saunders tells the story of how railroads rose from the corporate wreckage of the 1970s to become a major force in the global economy once again. This history details a period of massive revitalization. Through a mix of public sector aid and skilled private management, the industry gained new momentum. By 2002, American railroads managed to carry five times the tonnage they once did during their peak, despite operating with only one-tenth of the previous workforce. Readers will learn how this revolution took place and how limited resources led to massive shifts in efficiency. This book provides a deep look into the economic history of the industry, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in business history or the evolution of American transportation.

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Covers the history of American railroad revitalization from 1970 to 2002.

Explains how public sector aid and private management helped rebuild the industry.

Details the massive increase in tonnage capacity achieved by the year 2002.

Analyzes how railroads increased productivity with significantly fewer employees.

Provides a detailed look at the economic history of North American transportation.

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Brand: Northern Illinois University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0875803164
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 October 2003
Listed Since: 04 January 2007

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