EXPERIENCES FROM METRO SCHEMES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The article recognizes that an urban rail system is an ecologically and economically efficient way of moving large volumes of passengers in big cities. It discusses the many financial uncertainties associated with these capital intensive projects that require careful planning, project management and effective operational management policies. Also recognized is the necessity of integration with other transit modes in a sensitive manner that recognizes the right of choice for travelers.
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Corporate Authors:
World Markets Research Centre
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Authors:
- FOURACRE, P
- Maunder, D
- Publication Date: 1999-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: References; Tables;
- Pagination: 5 p.
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Serial:
- Business Briefing: Global mass Transit Systems
- Publisher: World Markets Research Centre
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Customer service; Developing countries; Economic benefits; Environmental protection; Integrated systems; Mode choice; Operating costs; Project management; Rail transit; Sustainable development; Urban transit
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Environment; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00789322
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 1903150191
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 20 2000 12:00AM