Publication
Title
Changing tracks: identifying and tackling bottlenecks in European rail passenger transport
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Abstract
For Europe's urban agglomerations to be economically competitive, it is vital that international destinations be easily accessible. Although much has been invested in the construction of European rail infrastructure over the past century, passenger transport by rail has not grown as fast as transport by road and air. So why do people not use international trains more, even though they have an extensive international rail network at their disposal? Based on a series of in-depth interviews with relevant public and private stakeholders and two expert meetings, we identify the main bottlenecks and constraints. In order to understand the complexity of international rail transport, we have divided the existing bottlenecks into four groups corresponding to four layers of the rail transport system: mobility services, transport services, traffic services, and the physical and digital infrastructure. We formulate concrete policy recommendations for improvements to be made in the various components of the rail transport system.
Language
English
Source (journal)
European transport research review
Publication
2022
ISSN
1867-0717
1866-8887
DOI
10.1186/S12544-022-00530-9
Volume/pages
14 :1 (2022) , 12 p.
Article Reference
7
ISI
000770308200001
Medium
E-only publicatie
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
UAntwerpen
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Web of Science
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Creation 02.04.2024
Last edited 25.04.2024
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