THE ADVANTAGES OF THE RAILWAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY AS REGARDS THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMIC UTILISATION OF SPACE AND ENERGY

This report shows that the railway has considerable advantages over other modes as regards environmental protection. Railroads operate with substantially less occupancy of land than does the highway mode. The economic efficiency of railway traction, particularly electric traction, is evident and railroad handling of a higher proportion of freight and passenger transport would save energy. Authorities must carry out long-term transportation policies to assure the proper role for railroads. This should involve rapid modernization of railroad plant.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Sredojeuic, D
  • Radotic, M
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: p. 615-619
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Energy conservation; Environmental protection; Land use; Railroad electrification; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127388
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 18 1975 12:00AM