HSGT AS AN OPERATING PROBLEM

Too much attention has been paid to the technical aspects of high-speed guided systems when operational differences may be even more important. In particular, it appears to be impossible for vehicles which cannot be coupled into trains to carry sufficient passengers to pay for the track on which they run. Switch design is also critical, and the author explains what effect speed restrictions imposed by switching have on journey time and the pattern of service offered.

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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

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

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• 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: Economics; Guideways; High speed rail; Intelligent transportation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Guideway switching
• Subject Areas: Economics; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047490
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1973 12:00AM