Railroad Flashcards
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Q
What is switching revenue?
A
Revenue earned by providing switching services. Switching is the movement of railcars and freight within the rail yard.
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Q
What is demurrage revenue?
A
Fees levied on customers for delay or detention of goods or equipment beyond the agreed upon time frame. For railroads these charges can apply when a shipper fails to load a railcar in the allotted time frame. These charges compensate the owner for the extended use of their resources.
