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Title:

ASSESSING THE STATION AND ACCESS SYSTEM DESIGN IMPLICATIONS OF A SMALL MAGPLANE SYSTEM FOR INTERCITY TRAVEL

Accession Number:

00633355

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309054249

Abstract:

It is assumed that a U.S.-designed second-generation maglev system will be developed that will feature many small magplanes operating at high speeds and short headways over a national system of magways. The station location, number, and intermodal connection needs of such a small magplane system are examined. The use of a small magplane means that a larger number of small stations can be provided than is possible for conventional high-speed, long train systems like the French TGV or German ICE. Urban development and other macroscale implications as well as specific station location and design issues are identified and discussed. A major trade-off between maglev switching speed and station cost is identified. Use of many small stations offers the possibility of providing travel times that are competitive with air travel by making deep cuts in ground access and airport terminal waiting times.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1381, Recent Issues in Rail Research. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01405140

Language:

English

Authors:

Schneider, Jerry B

Pagination:

p. 20-31

Publication Date:

1993

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1381
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309054249

Features:

Figures (11) ; References (17)

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Subject Areas:

Finance; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Society; Terminals and Facilities

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jun 30 1993 12:00AM

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