Stadtbahn in Deutschland: Innovativ - Flexibel - Attraktiv
Written by the German Association of Transport Undertakings and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building & Housing, this comprehensive study reviews light rail developments in Germany over the past 30 years. With text in German and English, the 490 pages include sections on the market, legal framework, and public transport modes. Other chapters cover construction standards, cars, staffing, operations, maintenance, environmental issues, tendering, and the benefits of light rail.
ISBN 3-87094-645-8. Alba Fachverlag GmbH & Co KG, Postfach 11 01 50, D-40501 Düsseldorf, Germany.
Fax: +49 211 520 1328
Sustainable Transport Policies
With increasing concern at the rates of traffic growth, noise and pollution caused by road and air transport, and the destruction of protected landscapes, the European Conference of Ministers of Transport agreed a common approach for working towards sustainable transport policies at Praha in May 2000. This brochure explains the agreements and summarises further reports which are being prepared. ECMT Secretariat, 2 rue André Pascal, 75775 Paris Cedex 16, France.
Fax: +33 1 45 24 97 42
www.oecd.org/cem/
Branching Out: Railways for Rural Communities
by Paul Salveson
Funded by Britain’s new users’ watchdog the Rail Passengers Council plus the Countryside Agency and Railway Development Society, this report argues that with the right mix of investment and management attention, rural railways can still play a dynamic role in reducing social exclusion and promoting sustainable development. Examples of good practice from around Europe are highlighted. ISBN 1-900497-07-7. Transport Research & Information Network, Brian Jackson Centre, New North Parade, Huddersfield HD1 5JP, Great Britain.
Tel: +44 1484 549737
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