Sustainable High Volume Road and Rail Transport in Low Income Countries
Title | Sustainable High Volume Road and Rail Transport in Low Income Countries PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Burrow |
Publisher | MDPI |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2021-01-13 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3039430882 |
This Special Issue presents an in-depth analysis of transport research commissioned by the UK Department for International Development under the High Volume Transport Programme (2017-2023). The analysis done in the period 2018-2019 contributes to the UK response to improving transport in the low-income countries in Africa and South Asia. As a result, key priorities have been identified for applied research in 2020 to make road, rail and urban transport more efficient and affordable, and all transport greener, safer and more inclusive for all users. This applied research is a vital link in making transport a sustainable lifeline for people in low-income countries, because transport gives farmers and manufacturers access to domestic and international markets and people in rural and urban areas access to schools and health services.
Sustainable High Volume Road and Rail Transport in Low Income Countries
Title | Sustainable High Volume Road and Rail Transport in Low Income Countries PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Burrow |
Publisher | |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9783039430895 |
This Special Issue presents an in-depth analysis of transport research commissioned by the UK Department for International Development under the High Volume Transport Programme (2017-2023). The analysis done in the period 2018-2019 contributes to the UK response to improving transport in the low-income countries in Africa and South Asia. As a result, key priorities have been identified for applied research in 2020 to make road, rail and urban transport more efficient and affordable, and all transport greener, safer and more inclusive for all users. This applied research is a vital link in making transport a sustainable lifeline for people in low-income countries, because transport gives farmers and manufacturers access to domestic and international markets and people in rural and urban areas access to schools and health services.
Sustainable Railway Futures
Title | Sustainable Railway Futures PDF eBook |
Author | Becky P.Y. Loo |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 285 |
Release | 2016-03-03 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1317047710 |
Revitalizing railways as a major sustainable transport mode in modern societies faces many issues and challenges. This in-depth overview places the importance of railways in the wider context of comprehensive sustainability, which encompasses sustainable development, social and economic equity and community livability. Some scholars have described the 21st century as a period of renaissance for railways and suggest this transport mode can fulfil people's desire for high mobility with low negative environmental, social, economic and financial impacts. In light of these new expectations for railways, in both passenger and freight transport worldwide, this book offers the latest research insights on the renewed interest about railway expansions and their wide-ranging environmental, socio-economic and even political implications.
Urban Transport in the Developing World
Title | Urban Transport in the Developing World PDF eBook |
Author | Harry T. Dimitriou |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 661 |
Release | 2011-01-01 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1849808392 |
Policy-making for urban transport and planning of economies in the developing world present major challenges for countries facing rapid urbanisation and rampant motorisation, alongside growing commitments to sustainability. These challenges include: coping with financial deficits, providing for the poor, dealing meaningfully with global warming and energy shortages, addressing traffic congestion and related land use issues, adopting green technologies and adjusting equitably to the impacts of globalisation. This book presents a contemporary analysis of these challenges and new workable responses to the urban transport problems they spawn.
Sustainable Rail Transport 4
Title | Sustainable Rail Transport 4 PDF eBook |
Author | Marin Marinov |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2021-12-16 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3030820955 |
This book offers a timely collection of articles on innovative research and developments in the vast field of rail transport, including rail operations, management, economics, vehicles interior design and sustainable infrastructure. It addresses academics and professionals specializing in railway transport analysis, innovation, systems design and new technology. Continuing on the tradition of the previous volumes, the book reports on innovative solutions for energy saving, noise reduction and baggage handling. It elaborates on the implementation of digital technologies and discusses sustainable rail operations along transport corridors. The concept of hyperloop is also discussed as a possible transport mode of the future. All the contributions were selected through an internal competition and a double-blinded peer review process organized by the RailUniNet members
Making Urban Transport Sustainable
Title | Making Urban Transport Sustainable PDF eBook |
Author | N. Low |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2002-11-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0230523838 |
Making Urban Transport Sustainable addresses the future of urban transport as a global issue. Money is being poured into roads, railways and airports at a time when the global atmosphere is threatened and oil production has reached its peak. If the world's environment and societies are to be sustained, urban transport has to change. Contributions by experts from the developed and developing world discuss the severity of the problem and suggest potential solutions.
Sustainable Rail Transport
Title | Sustainable Rail Transport PDF eBook |
Author | Marin Marinov |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 310 |
Release | 2019-07-24 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3030195198 |
This volume presents a collection of rail orientated research articles, covering a variety of topics on rail operations research and management of rail systems as well as innovation, particularly focusing on sustainability aspects. The material consists of the most recent research work of the authors. The authorship is international, which makes it an interesting read for rail academics and professionals around the world. Although the material has a rail research focus the material is also excellent for preparation and delivery of rail, transport and logistics orientated courses and programmes. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in transport research, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students alike.