Rail research projects: Case studies

Adam Motraghi

Research in Transportation Economics, 2013, vol. 41, issue 1, 76-83

Abstract: This paper presents eight research projects developed during an intensive rail programme. The projects are as follows: Comparative Assessment of the Impacts of Rail Deregulation on Rail Transport Performance; Overcoming the intermodal transport barriers; Standing seats for high-capacity trains; Logistics principals for efficient rail systems; Access charge systems in European countries; Efficient energy use for sustainable rail transport; Analysis of Rail Yard and Terminal Performances; and Urban freight movement by rail. For each project a short description is provided covering the project key components, including the aims, objectives, methodology, results and the conclusions.

Keywords: Railway research; Projects; Case studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2012.10.001

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