Transport problems linked up with development of British Empire are discussed; preponderance of state-owned railways in Empire; difficulties of new railways in undeveloped areas; policy in India and colonies; managing state-owned railways; railway construction standards; importance of engineering and economic survey; need of lowering road-transport costs; scarcity of railways in Africa and need of developing intervening areas; large road unit best solution. (see also Elec. Ry. Bus and Tram Jl., vol. 60, no. 1488, Jan. 18, 1929, pp. 44 and 46, 1 fig. and Inst. of Transport -- Jl., vol. 10, no. 4, Feb. 1929, pp. 202-210 and (discussion) 211-217;) (including discussion)
Some transport problems of the Empire
Modern Transport
Modern Transport ; 20 , n 514
1929
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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