Do-it-yourself electric' coal trains
Journal Article
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· Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)
OSTI ID:5652938
- Slover and Loftus, Washington, DC (United States)
This article examines a recent phenomenon where the coal-burning utilities are investing in their own railroads to gain more control over their fuel transportation costs. Topics discussed include deciding to build, who should own the line after construction, who should operate the line, examining the options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- OSTI ID:
- 5652938
- Journal Information:
- Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Vol. 127:12; ISSN 0033-3808
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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