The evolution of suburban and radial rail passenger transportation in the United States

This article traces the trends in rail commuter service, heavy rail rapid transit, the rise and decline of the electric interurban railway, and the development and rise of modern light rail transit in the United States from the mid nineteenth century to the present. Rail commuter service grew steadi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Quarterly review of economics and finance 1997-07, Vol.37 (2), p.469-489
1. Verfasser:	Due, John F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	19th century Cable cars Central business districts Cities Commuter railroads Commuting Electric power History Light rail transportation Local transit Mass transit Public transportation Railroad transportation Railroads Suburban areas Subways Traffic congestion Trends World War II
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