Tom Parkinson
Abstract
Rail transit can deliver higher performance, offer lower operating costs, and have less environmental impact than other transport modes. Comparing heavy rail, light rail, and an automated, driverless rail system demonstrates how well new rail systems meet these goals.
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Rail transit can deliver higher performance, offer lower operating costs, and have less environmental impact than other transport modes. Comparing heavy rail, light rail, and an automated, driverless rail system demonstrates how well new rail systems meet these goals.
Key concepts: Transport engineering, Rail transit, Light rail transit, Transit (satellite), Public transport, Rail traffic, Light rail, Transit system