CRITERIA FOR THE RATIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT MODES OF TRANSPORT

This article describes the various criteria for the rational distribution of transport commitments and the factors which decide the choice of the mode of transport. The authors also analyse the economic and restrictive criteria and propose a synthesis parameter for these criteria, enabling the most advantageous mode of transport to be chosen for the community as a whole.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Calugaru, D
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 668-672
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 12

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Capital investments; Decision making; Financing; Government funding; Subsidies; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152398
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1977 12:00AM