Aims to cover the need for a new scientific approach for railways. This book is divided into three distinct parts: Part A deals with the management of railways, Part B deals with the track and, Part C deals with rolling stock and environmental topics. It is aimed at railway managers, economists and engineers, consulting economists and engineers.
Offers a strategic vision for high speed rail, particularly in relation to the role that high speed rail can play in the national transportation system, clearly identifying potential objectives and goals for high speed rail systems and the roles that federal and other stakeholders should play in achieving each objective and goal.
Britain's leading railway historian provides a critical examination of the Blair government's involvement in the rail industry from 1997 as they tried to deal with the UK's fragmented, privatized railways. This important book is essential reading for those concerned with, and interested in, railway policy, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world.
This is the first history of the British railway system written from a modern economic perspective. It uses conterfactual analysis to construct an alternative network to represent the most efficient alternative rail network that could have been constructed given what was known at the time - the first time this has been done.
Details different parties involved in the operation, maintenance, manufacture, supply and management of the UK rail industry and presents an overview of developments in Europe. This title examines different aspects of: policy and finance; infrastructure maintenance and renewal; train operation (passenger and freight); and, civil engineering.
As America moved westward in the 19th century, few occupations seemed more exciting or romantic than that of railroad engineer. Speas tells the story of his father who left Missouri in 1883 to become an engineer, and recounts his experiences from the golden era of the narrow-gauge lines to the final days of steam power.
Examines the Underground Railroad as it operated in south-eastern Pennsylvania. Based on interviews with those directly involved in the escaped slave network, this volume tells the stories of freedom seekers, those who helped them, and the places they hid. It includes an introduction by Christopher Densmore.
This is a short history of one of the most famous steam locomotive manufacturers in Britain. Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. became a familiar name across several continents until the 1930s economic recession forced a planned contraction upon the locomotive-building industry.
Examines the extent to which commuter rail agencies rely on Amtrak for access to infrastructure and services. This book also examines: issues that commuter rail agencies would face if Amtrak abruptly ceased to provide them with services and infrastructure access; and, the options available to commuter rail agencies in such a case.
The Cornish line is one of the most scenic of Britain's preserved railways. This book takes us from the main line at Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General and along the branch to Boscarne Junction and onwards to Wenford. It also looks at the associated closed lines to Wadebridge and Padstow, the route of the highly popular Camel Trail cycle path.
Looking at the changing patterns of rail freight since 1968, this book examines the gradual shift from wagonload to trainload operation, the cull of public goods depots and small private sidings and the Speedlink years. It also includes details of wagon types and terminal facilities, along with many charts, diagrams and plans.
The Atlantic & Great Western Railroad was one of the earliest and largest east-west railroad projects in the United States. This American-European enterprise represented an unique example of intercontinental co-operation in railroad history. This title demonstrates how difficult it was to build a railroad against a backdrop of the Civil War.
The debate on rail privatisation often seems to focus on very narrow issues. Examining the history of government intervention in the railways and the privatisation process, this monograph discusses the future of railway policy. It is interested for those with an interest in railway policy and the process of privatisation.