Abstract
Freight railway transportation, which can be transported in bulk on land, is an environmentally friendly and economical means of transportation despite its high initial investment cost and high entry barriers. Rail transportation greatly influences the design of multimodal and intermodal shipping routes depending on the cargo, destination, track ownership, and trackage. Although there are almost no opportunities for shippers to manage routes, there is a high probability of choosing a railway company that provides substantial routes considering transportation costs and time. This chapter examines the characteristics of railway shipping and the aspects of a freight train. This chapter reviews the transcontinental railroad, land bridge, mini bridge, car ferry, car float, unit train, and double stack services, which are part of the railway shipping service. These services depend on the carrier’s class, on regulations such as speed limit and hazardous materials shipment. We examine North America Rail Lines (NARN) data, which includes information regarding an intermodal railroad service. Using the database, we will produce maps with various attributes and domains that can help transportation planners and logistics managers make better decisions.
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