LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND THE ENERGY CRISIS

It is now generally accepted that projected rates of growth in oil consumption cannot be met. Major investment decisions for motive power typically involve time scales of 20 to 50 years, and Gerald Foley points out that peak oil production will be achieved well within this period. A powerful case can be made for electrification of all but the least important lines, and this is reinforced by the much higher mechanical efficiency of rail transport compared to road.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • FOLEY, G
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 453-456
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 129
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel electric locomotives; Electric locomotives; Energy resources; Fuels; Locomotives; Long range planning; Railroad electrification; Supply
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis
• Old TRIS Terms: Fuel shortage
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051382
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Gazette International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1974 12:00AM