[PDF] Delivering A Sustainable Railway eBook

Author : Great Britain: Department for Transport
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 2007-07-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101717628

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A White Paper, dated July 2007. The Rail Technical Strategy published by the DfT is available separately (ISBN 9780115528903)

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 42,19 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780215522221

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The White Paper, 'Delivering a sustainable railway' (Cm. 7176, ISBN 9780101717625) published on July 2007 and set the Government's general vision for the railways for the next thirty years. Network Rail's engineering overruns at New Year 2008 caused tremendous inconvenience to passengers across the country and inevitably shaped the Committee's oral evidence sessions. The Committee's investigation, along with analyses from the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) have led them to believe that the engineering overruns are symptonatic of crucial system flaws which have to be resolved if there is to be any hope of getting a sustainable railway, as promised in the White Paper. This report covers both subjects

Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Transport Committee
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 29,79 MB
Release : 2008-10-20
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780215523976

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Government response to HC 219, session 2007-08 (ISBN 9780215522221)

Author : Marin Marinov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2019-07-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030195198

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This volume presents a collection of rail orientated research articles, covering a variety of topics on rail operations research and management of rail systems as well as innovation, particularly focusing on sustainability aspects. The material consists of the most recent research work of the authors. The authorship is international, which makes it an interesting read for rail academics and professionals around the world. Although the material has a rail research focus the material is also excellent for preparation and delivery of rail, transport and logistics orientated courses and programmes. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in transport research, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students alike.

Author : Simon Blainey
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 32,54 MB
Release : 2022-08-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1839095903

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Railways are frequently promoted as one of the most sustainable modes of transport. However, their impact will in practice be significantly affected by the ways in which they are designed, constructed, and used. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues involved in planning, engineering and operating sustainable railway systems.

Author : Becky P.Y. Loo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 29,40 MB
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1317047710

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Revitalizing railways as a major sustainable transport mode in modern societies faces many issues and challenges. This in-depth overview places the importance of railways in the wider context of comprehensive sustainability, which encompasses sustainable development, social and economic equity and community livability. Some scholars have described the 21st century as a period of renaissance for railways and suggest this transport mode can fulfil people's desire for high mobility with low negative environmental, social, economic and financial impacts. In light of these new expectations for railways, in both passenger and freight transport worldwide, this book offers the latest research insights on the renewed interest about railway expansions and their wide-ranging environmental, socio-economic and even political implications.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,98 MB
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780215038579

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The Transport Committee believes there is a good case for a high speed rail network, linking London and the major cities of the Midlands, the North and Scotland. But the Government must firmly commit to the Y network (to Leeds and Manchester) before seeking parliamentary approval for HS2. If it decides to go ahead with HS2, it should publish a summary of the financial case showing how the project is affordable alongside sustained investment in the classic network. A full assessment of the case for building from north to south should be carried out. The disputed travel time savings should be addressed in an updated economic case. The Committee is concerned that the Government is developing separate strategies for rail and aviation, with HS2 separate from both, and calls again for the publication of a comprehensive transport strategy. The Government should look again at the case for a direct link to Heathrow, and costs and benefits of routing HS2 via Heathrow should be set out more clearly. Better information is needed on: the proposals for London termini and linkages; risk factors of operating 18 trains per hour at 225mph; the location of stations on the Y network; environmental impacts. Claims that HS2 would deliver substantial carbon-reduction benefits do not stand up to scrutiny. The Government should desist from disparaging opponents of high speed rail as NIMBYs. Both sides in the debate should show respect for each other and focus on the facts.