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What packages go by train and why?
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<blockquote data-quote="pretzel_man" data-source="post: 680335" data-attributes="member: 927"><p>Cost is always going to be a consideration in anything done in any business. There are a lot of benefits of using the rail (especially for long moves) other than the cost of the movement itself. (I guess these other benefits probably relate to cost somewhere whether calculated or not)</p><p></p><p>Scheduling - Its a lot easier to schedule a move for the train than on the ground. Just get it there before the cutoff time and pick up after grounding. Scheduling meet points or sleeper teams to do this is much more difficult.</p><p></p><p>Weather - Trains are less susceptible to bad weather. Even though there was a very bad period a couple of years ago, railroads are very reliable.</p><p></p><p>There are a lot of good reasons for using the rail. I guess that's why Warren Buffet bought BNSF.</p><p></p><p>P-Man</p><p></p><p>Equipment Balance - At least it used to be that it was easy to control equipment using the rail. You used to be able to use a rail trailer and only pay to move it one way. The cost of the empty back (and scheduling it) was the railroad's problem. I know this has changed, but rumors are that they may move back to this model.</p><p></p><p>Green - I hate to say it. I really do. Railroads are very fuel efficient for the amount of tonnage they move. There are customers that care about this believe it or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pretzel_man, post: 680335, member: 927"] Cost is always going to be a consideration in anything done in any business. There are a lot of benefits of using the rail (especially for long moves) other than the cost of the movement itself. (I guess these other benefits probably relate to cost somewhere whether calculated or not) Scheduling - Its a lot easier to schedule a move for the train than on the ground. Just get it there before the cutoff time and pick up after grounding. Scheduling meet points or sleeper teams to do this is much more difficult. Weather - Trains are less susceptible to bad weather. Even though there was a very bad period a couple of years ago, railroads are very reliable. There are a lot of good reasons for using the rail. I guess that's why Warren Buffet bought BNSF. P-Man Equipment Balance - At least it used to be that it was easy to control equipment using the rail. You used to be able to use a rail trailer and only pay to move it one way. The cost of the empty back (and scheduling it) was the railroad's problem. I know this has changed, but rumors are that they may move back to this model. Green - I hate to say it. I really do. Railroads are very fuel efficient for the amount of tonnage they move. There are customers that care about this believe it or not. [/QUOTE]
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