TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Rail research projects: Case studies
JO  - Research in transportation economics
A1  - Motraghi, Adam
SP  - 76
EP  - 83
VL  - 41
IS  - 1
N2  - 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 />
LA  - en
SN  - 0739-8859
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.retrec.2012.10.001
ID  - ref1
ER  -