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Issues Facing the U.S. Freight Railroad Industry National Stone, Sand Gravel Association Pulverized Minerals Division

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Issues Facing the U.S. Freight Railroad Industry National Stone, Sand Gravel Association Pulverized Minerals Division

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    2. North Americas Rail Network: Extensive, Efficient & Integrated

    4. Rail Transportation of Calcium Carbonate in 2004: Summary

    9. 2005 Was a Good Year for Railroads...

    11. Median Return on Equity S&P 500: 2005

    13. Historically, RRs Have Not Earned Their Cost of Capital

    14. Return on Investment is Crucial

    15. ..

    18. Stepped-up spending on equipment and infrastructure Aggressive hiring Infusion of technology New operating plans Cooperative alliances Working with customers What Are Railroads Doing To Increase Capacity and Enhance Service?

    19. ...And Are Poised to Spend Even More

    22. Capacity is Strained Across All Modes...

    24. Cost effectiveness Fuel efficiency Congestion and highway costs Environment Safety

    25. 25% tax credit for projects that expand rail capacity Expense other infrastructure capital expenditures Leverage private investment

    26. Best used for projects whose main purpose is to meet public needs. RRs pay for their benefits and public pays for public benefits. Not subsidy to RRs.

    27. U.S. Railroad Performance: 1964-2005 (Index 1981 = 100)

    28. S. 919/H.R. 2047 Would Mean Reduced Capacity and Service ? Goal = lower rail rates for certain shippers Result = lower rail revenue, capital drain, disinvestment. S. 919/H.R. 2047 would mean less rail capacity when we need more.

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