Title: THE STAGE CONSTRUCTION OF METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS: THE EXAMPLE OF FEDERAL GERMANY
Abstract: The term u-bahn refers to an urban transport system of the following characteristics: vehicles that run on rails; a rail network entirely reserved to the system, and which can be elevated, at ground level, or underground; the intervals between vehicles or trains must be automatically controlled; station platforms must be at the level of entry into the cars; the light rolling stock must be capable of 100km/h maximum speeds, have a capacity of 200-250 seats, and allow rapid entry and exit. The stage construction of u-bahn systems in West Germany is dictated by budget restraints, the first projects being built in areas of insufficient public transport. /TRRL/
Publication Year: 1974
Publication Date: 1974-11-12
Language: en
Type: article
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