HIGH SPEED GUIDED GROUND TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS

The subject of the study was a comparison between the use of magnetic and other suspension systems, in particular wheel-on-rail, for the transport of passengers at speed higher than those currently used. The objectives of the study were firstly to investigate the technical problems associated with each technology, secondly to assess any differences in environmental impact and thirdly to make an economic comparison between the systems. (Copyright (c) Crown Copyright 1979.)

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom 

  (England).

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• Authors:
  • Linder, D
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Pagination: 45 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Costs; Electromagnetic fields; Environmental impacts; Induction motors; Rapid transit; Suspension systems; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Mechanical guides; Rapid transit railways
• Subject Areas: Environment; Finance; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00313414
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TRRL-SUPPLEMENTARY-450
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 26 1982 12:00AM