SHINKANSEN EXTENSIONS AT LOWER COST

The Japanese government launched a new phase of construction embracing such compromises as dual-gauging narrow gauge lines to cut the overall cost. Further measures are still needed to meet noise and vibration limits before speed can be increased.

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• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 145
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental impacts; Ground settlement; High speed rail; Narrow gage track; Railroad construction; Sound level; Vibration
• Identifier Terms: Shinkansen
• Old TRIS Terms: Low costs; Vibration levels
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486613
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM