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9781839095894: Sustainable Railway Engineering and Operations

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Simon Blainey is an Associate Professor in Transportation at the University of Southampton's Transportation Research Group. He has 15 years' experience in railway-related research, focussing particularly on the areas of demand modelling and appraisal. He is Programme Lead for the university's MSc courses in Transport Planning and Engineering, and leads the module on 'Railway Engineering and Operations'.

John Preston is the Chair in Rail Transport at the University of Southampton, where he has been variously Head of Group, School and Academic Unit over the last 12 years. He has almost 40 years of experience in transport research and education. His research includes demand and cost modelling, regulatory studies, land-use and environment interactions.

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