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What effect did the Staggers Rail and Motor Carrier Act of 1980 have on the rail industry?
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Public demand for a better rail system caused Congress to take action and pass the Staggers Rail Act, which has resulted in rail profits and improved service.
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When was the Staggers Rail and Motor Act passed?
Staggers Rail Act and the Motor Carrier Act of 1980
What was the state of the rail system in the US prior to the Staggers Rail and Motor Carrier Act of 1980?
Prior to the Staggers Rail Act and the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, the railroad industry was suffering. Many railroads had financial problems, and the conditions of rail facilities had deteriorated.
Why did Congress pass the Staggers Rail and Motor Carrier Act of 1980?
Survival of the railroad industry required a new regulatory scheme "that allowed railroads to establish their own routes, tailor their rates to market conditions, and differentiate rates on the basis of demand" (Association of American Railroads, 2003).
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