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Rail Trends Conference 2015 Summary: The Service Imperative

Opportunity Growth: The service imperative is expanding and favors rail, presenting a key growth area despite being temporary.

Rail Renaissance II: The second rail renaissance focuses on network fluidity and service, with themes like resource constraints, congestion, and tighter customer-regulator scrutiny. It involves paradigm shifts towards scheduled operations and integration of commercial and operating plans.

Key Elements: Four defining elements include supply chain transparency, convergence in planning, mission completion, and new social compact. Supply chain transparency enables better matching of service and demand, reducing safety stocks and excess capacity.

Rail vs. Highway: Railroad infrastructure is in premium condition, contrasting with declining highway investment and service levels. Opportunities arise from rail's fuel efficiency and ability to handle growth faster than capex.

Service Imperative Growth: Rail can capitalize on higher-quality service offerings, especially in short-haul markets, through innovations and partnerships.

Auto Logistics Example: Rail-based auto shipments demonstrate high service levels with reserved operations and quick delivery, using efficient supply chain practices.

Overall: Service innovation and supply chain transparency are crucial for rail's future growth and efficiency.