The new Case for Increased Railroad Rates; Abstracts of Testimony and Arguments Presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission

<p>The New Case for Increased Railroad Rates presents abstracts of testimony and arguments submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Committee of Railroad Presidents (Eastern Railroads). This historical document offers insights into the economic challenges and justifications for rate increases within the railroad industry during the early 20th century. Exploring the complexities of railroad economics government regulation and the vital role of rail transportation this work provides a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of railroad rate-setting and its impact on the broader economy. The arguments presented shed light on the operational costs infrastructure needs and financial sustainability concerns that shaped the railroad industry's advocacy for adjusted rates making it essential reading for students and researchers in transportation history and economic policy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>