TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: THE KEY TO A BETTER FUTURE

The author, chairman of British Railways Board, argues that the railways are well equipped to withstand the energy crisis. He reviews the advances made by BR, in passenger transport with the development of the new APT (advanced passenger train), and the reorganization of freight transport to meet the needs of British industry more effectively. He also discusses the Channel Tunnel project and underlines the value of investing in the railways.

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• Publication Date: 1980-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 411-414
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 7-8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy resources; Freight transportation; High speed rail; Management; Policy
• Identifier Terms: British Rail; Channel Tunnel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced passenger trains; Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Energy; Freight Transportation; Policy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00322923
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 1980 12:00AM