Local rail: think in networks!
By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Sat, 2007-07-07 12:27
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The Oil Drum offers a comprehensive overview with lots of ideas for local governments on best practice projects.
There are examples of projects that move thousands of (daily) commuters to public transport, making both a large social and environmental impact. The secret to success is to 'always think in networks', which is not trivial. Construction of a single line typically spans several political mandates. Building a network requires decades.
One of Zürich S-Bahn's second-generation bi-level EMUs on a test run: RABe 514 004 on the Winterthur-Etzwilen line, March 22nd 2006. Photo by Reinhard Reiss, from RailFanEurope.net.
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Great link!
By Hans Nilsson / Published on Sat, 2007-07-07 12:50 All you wanted to know about trains and were afraid to ask!Reply