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Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/155375.aspx

This digest is an overview of the May 6-21, 2004, mission that investigated vehicle design standards and procurement practices in Europe. It is based on individual reports provided by team members and reflects the views of the team members. It includes transportation information on the cities and facilities visited. The 2-week mission included site visits to Brussels and Bruges, Belgium; Stuttgart, Germany; Gothenburg, Sweden; and Reykjavik, Iceland.

English

24 p.

2004-12

TCRP Research Results Digest

Appendices (3) ; Photos (6)

Design standards; Light rail vehicles; Procurement; Railroad cars; Rapid transit cars; Study tours; Transit buses; Vehicle design

Bruges (Belgium); Brussels (Belgium); Goteborg (Sweden); Reykjavik (Iceland); Stuttgart (Germany)

Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment

TRIS, TRB

Dec 22 2004 12:00AM