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PASSENGER RAIL TODAY: INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

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00748175

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Abstract:

This conference presentation looks briefly at the reasons why Amtrak is not a success, lists the "elements of a new synthesis" for passenger rail, and gives a concise view of what the future Amtrak might look like.

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Monograph Accession #:

00748171

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Thompson, L S

Pagination:

p. 10-11

Publication Date:

1998-3

Serial:

Transportation Research Circular

Issue Number: 484
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0097-8515

Conference:

National Conference on Critical Issues for the Future of Intercity Passenger Rail

Location: Washington, D.C.
Date: 1997-6-10 to 1997-6-11
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board, National Research Council; National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); Federal Railroad Administration; and Environmental Protection Agency.

Media Type:

Digital/other

Identifier Terms:

Subject Areas:

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Apr 13 1998 12:00AM

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