TRAIN AUTO FERRY OPERATIONS.--A SUMMARY OF PRESENT AND PROPOSED CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

The idea of moving passengers and their automobiles by train from a point of origin to a common destination is examined. This report discusses past and present attempts to put this idea into practice; analyzes potential costs and prices for such service if operated in this country; and makes recommendations for a proposed demonstration project of such service.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Availability: Original document in color until exhausted.
• Corporate Authors:

  Whitten (Herbert O) and Associates

  Annandale, VA  United States 
• Authors:
  • WHITTEN, H O
• Publication Date: 1966-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 158 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Auto on train; Intermodal transportation; Passenger service
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039087
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1973 12:00AM