Light Rail Transit Systems [Paperback]

Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: December 1994

Urban light-rail can combine the advantages of tramways and underground systems and is enjoying a renaissance around the world. This report studies the economics, the advantages, and the risks of introducing light-rail systems to help solve severe congestion problems in urban areas. It is based on extensive data from numerous systems and specific case studies from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States, chosen for their historical and current interest in urban light-rail.

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Product Details

Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Organization for Economic (December 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9282111970
ISBN-13: 978-9282111970
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,824,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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