The 2nd International Symposium on Rail Transit Comprehensive Development (ISRTCD) Proceedings

Download or read book The 2nd International Symposium on Rail Transit Comprehensive Development (ISRTCD) Proceedings written by Haishan Xia and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the increasing sophistication of urban rail networks, the combined effects of rail transit on urban development are more and more complex and in-depth, and large-scale rail transit construction and operation have placed new demands on planning, construction, investment and financing. This main aim of these proceedings is to study and explore theoretical progress, methodological innovation and lessons learned in aspects of the planning stage, urban planning, architectural design, development and construction, safety systems, management support, etc. involved in the process of comprehensive utilization along urban rail transit lines and in the development and utilization of the surrounding land, in order to provide a platform for decision-makers and researchers involved in urban rail transit construction, urban construction and development.