What are the uses of Master Waybill File?
Answer. Data from the Waybill Sample are used as input to many STB projects, analyses, and studies. Federal agencies (Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, etc) use the Waybill Sample as part of their information base. The Waybill Sample is also used by States as a major source of information for developing state transportation plans. In addition, non-government groups seek access to waybill sample data for such uses as market surveys, development of verified statements in STB and State formal proceedings, forecast of rail equipment requirements, economic analysis and forecasts, academic research, etc.
