THE FUTURE OF METRE GAUGE

L'AVENIR DE LA VOIE METRIQUE

After stressing the fact that metre gauge represents at present slightly more than 20% of the total railway track in the world, but with a proportion varying considerably in each of the main continental areas, the author studies the reasons for this state of affairs and gives some significant examples of performances achieved by various metre-gauge railways. He points out that comparative studies in numerous cases confirm that, when speed is not a main aim, major savings can be made as regards track layout with metre gauge. As far as the criterion governing choice is concerned, it must be taken on the basis of the idea of compatibility between networks.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Fontgalland, B de
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 605-608
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7 N
  • Issue Number: 11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Costs; Industry structure; Lines of track; Location; Measuring instruments; Narrow gage track; Railroad facility operations; Transportation planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Line capacity
• Old TRIS Terms: Line location; Meter gauge
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149420
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1977 12:00AM