%0 Journal Article
%T Rail research projects: Case studies
%J Research in transportation economics
%D 2013
%A Motraghi, Adam
%V 41
%N 1
%P 76-83
%X 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.<p />
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0739-8859
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.retrec.2012.10.001