MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT: FROM COMPETITION TO COOPERATION

The author describes techniques used for multimodal transport and goes on to analyse the development of combined rail-road transport in France. He points out the advantages of the system for the trucker, the State, local communities and even car drivers, and describes measures taken by the authorities to develop combined transport, such as financial support and tariff incentives. In conclusion he points to the marked growth of piggyback and container traffic in recent years.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Broadfields (Technical Publishers) Limited

  Little Leighs
  Chelmsford, Essex CMB 1PM,   England 
• Authors:
  • Collet, C
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 621-625
• Serial:
  • Rail Engineering International
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: De Rooi Publications
  • ISSN: 0141-4615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containerization; Freight traffic; Intermodal services; Piggyback transportation; Rates; Transportation policy
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Uncontrolled Terms: Freight rates
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: National transportation policies
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Policy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331517
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM