The primary purpose of this study is to examine the economic impact of Class I Railroads, a major transportation and economic contributor, in the U.S. economy. This report, commissioned by the Association of American Railroads, calculates the economic and fiscal impacts of operations and capital investments of Class I Railroads. Beyond the economic and fiscal impacts, this report briefly addresses the widespread use and benefits of Class I Railroads’ transportation. In determining the national economic impacts of Class I Railroads, three types of impacts are measured: direct, indirect, and induced impacts.
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