Profillidis, V.
Railway Planning, Management, and Engineering
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032341699
- author:
- Profillidis, V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 658
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.6 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Industries, Transportation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Railway Planning, Management, and Engineering by V. A. Profillidis is a comprehensive guide to the science behind railways, covering planning, management, track, rolling stock, safety, and environment. The book provides in-depth analysis of the relationships between various aspects of railways, along with recommended solutions and applications. It incorporates international standards and regulations, including those from the International Union of Railways and European Standardization. This edition includes new features such as a chapter on safety and level crossings, extended analysis of freight and urban rail systems, and the impact of technological evolutions on high-speed trains and hyperloop systems. The book is written for professionals in the field, including railway managers, economists, and engineers, and provides a wealth of information on statistical and economic data, recent changes in planning and policy, and the implications of digitalization and automation. With its focus on practical solutions and theoretical analysis, Railway Planning, Management, and Engineering is an essential resource for anyone working in the railway industry.