High–speed rail: will it change the dynamics of US intercity passenger travel?

As both the skies and highways become more crowded, travellers continue to look for cheaper and efficient alternatives. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak, faces increased pressure to meet this need. Notorious for failing to meet on–time standards as well as operating consistently at a loss, discussions of the implementation of high–speed rail (HSR) projects has caused increased optimism in the future of US intercity passenger rail. This study reports on research conducted in 2009 comparing US air carriers and highway travel with current Amtrak service. A discussion of HSR is included with an examination of the effects it could have on intercity transportation. Our conclusion is that Amtrak continues to compete ineffectively despite an increase in popularity and any introduction of HSR will require significant changes to current intercity rail travel system.

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- Copyright © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
Authors:
- Williams, Michael J
- Rhoades, Dawna L
- Simms IV, Thomas A
Publication Date: 2013

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Digital/other
Features: References;
Pagination: pp 73-95
Serial:
- World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research
- Volume: 4
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1749-4729
- EISSN: 1749-4737
- Serial URL: http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/120367/?sortorder=asc

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Airlines; High speed rail; Highway travel; Intercity transportation; Modal shift
Identifier Terms: Amtrak
Geographic Terms: United States
Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

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Accession Number: 01491611
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: May 14 2013 4:31PM