High-Speed Railway Transportation Today and Tomorrow

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Cripe, Alan R., author.

Conference Name:

1970 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1970-01-12 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1970

Summary:

The present generation of high-speed trains in various parts of the world has demonstrated improved performance and increased passenger and shipper patronage. Their performance is compared to the technical performance of future high-speed rail vehicles likely to be developed in the next decade. Market data and economic projections are analyzed to determine the cost and performance level trade offs for future generation trains and their likely competitors. An assessment of the overall impact to society is made regarding the widespread application of high-speed railway technology in the future

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Publisher Number:

700185

Access Restriction:

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