{PDF} The State of U.S. Railroads: A Review of Capacity and Performance Data (Technical Report) Brian A. Weatherford

U.S. railroads have improved their productivity, but increasing freight volume threatens performance-degrading capacity constraints. This report describes the current state of railroad capacity and performance for freight transportation. The public consequences of private investment decisions justify a public role in addressing concerns about railroads, but better data and analysis are needed to inform transportation policymaking.