THE SEARCH FOR STANDARD TRANSIT

Standardization of rapid transit rolling stock can lower construction and operating costs, but it may also impose undesirable limits on innovation. Leaders of the rapid transit industry in several parts of the world show a qualified concern for standardization; rolling stock profiles are already determined by the infrastructure, but there is scope for a standardized line voltage which would widen the choice in traction equipment.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 172-175
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 129
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars; Standardization
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047485
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1981 12:00AM