Tackling noise on multiple fronts

Germany's federal government has approved additional funding for a variety of mitigation measures to address railway noise, which is a strong political issue across the country, as well as commissioning action plans for the coming years. Various initiatives and strategies are discussed in this article.

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• Authors:
  • Hughes, Murray
• Publication Date: 2016-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 71-72
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 172
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Government funding; Noise; Noise control; Political factors; Railroads; Strategic planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Action plans; Initiatives; Mitigation strategies; Railroad noise; Wheel squeal
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Environment; Finance; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01613631
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 21 2016 4:32PM