2004 Volume 47 Issue 2 Pages 444-450
This short paper briefly summarizes some key events in the history of the speed-up of railways. Some of the factors inhibiting speed-up of the railway as a system are reviewed: safety, passenger comfort, economics and environmental performance. Finally, some speculations are made on the future of railway speed-up.
JSME international journal. Ser. 1, Solid mechanics, strength of materials
JSME international journal. Ser. A, Mechanics and material engineering
JSME international journal. Ser. 3, Vibration, control engineering, engineering for industry
JSME international journal. Ser. C, Dynamics, control, robotics, design and manufacturing
JSME International Journal Series A Solid Mechanics and Material Engineering
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