THE ENERGY CRISIS AND INTERCITY PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

This discussion of the long-term effects of the energy crisis of the winter of 1973, reviews intercity transportation in 1935-70 and examines the future of rail passenger service. The railroad as a competitor in the passenger field is discussed, and comment is made on the comparative efficiency of the railroad as a mass carrier relative to resource. Studies indicate that railroads are less "energy intensive" than any mode except the motor bus insofar as passenger travel is concerned. The opinion is expressed that the work fuel situation in the absence of drastic and unforeseen circumstances will have much influence on common carriage of passengers.

• Corporate Authors:

  Planning Transport Associates, Incorporated

  P.O. Box 4824, Duke Station
  Durham, NC  United States  27706
• Authors:
  • Worton, H S
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 51-58
• Serial:
  • High Speed Ground Transportation Journal
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Energy resources; Intercity transportation; Natural resources; Passengers; Public transit; Railroad transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Energy; Highways; Motor Carriers; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00128808
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1976 12:00AM