WHEN TO USE MULTIPLE-UNIT CARS OR LOCOMOTIVES

The use of electric locomotive-hauled trains vs. electric multiple-unit trains in both commuter and intercity service is analyzed with respect to economic considerations. Available cost factors are presented. Other conditions whose costs must be individually developed are identified. Warning is given that each proposed application must be analyzed in the light of all conditions peculiar to it.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Am Transit Assoc Rail Transit Conf., San Francisco, Calif., Apr. 14 and 16, 1974, Car Equip Sess. NTIS Nos. PB-234
• Corporate Authors:

  American Transit Association

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• Authors:
  • Vollmar, J R
• Conference:
  • Presented at the Am Transit Assoc Rail Transit Conf., San Francisco, Calif., Apr. 14 and 16, 1974, Car Equip Sess. NTIS Nos. PB-234
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 50-75

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Commuter service; High speed rail; Intercity transportation; Locomotive operations; Multiple unit trains; Passenger trains; Passenger transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Analytical techniques; Locomotive hauled; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00136410
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: ATA/RT-74/1,2,3
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 3 1982 12:00AM