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New Departures

Author : Anthony Perl
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813156610
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book New Departures written by Anthony Perl and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North America faces a transportation crisis. Gas-guzzling SUVs clog the highways and air travelers face delays, cancellations, and uncertainty in the wake of unprecedented terrorist attacks. New Departures closely examines the options for improving intercity passenger trains' capacity to move North Americans where they want to go. While Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada face intense pressure to transform themselves into successful commercial enterprises, Anthony Perl demonstrates how public policy changes lie behind the triumphs of European and Japanese high-speed rail passenger innovations. Perl goes beyond merely describing these achievements, translating their implications into a North American institutional and political context and diagnosing the obstacles that have made renewing passenger trains so much more difficult in North America than elsewhere. New Departures links the lessons behind rail passenger revitalization abroad with the opportunity to recast the policies that constrain Amtrak and VIA Rail from providing efficient and effective intercity transportation.

THE RENAISSANCE OF THE RAILROAD

Author : Frank Richter
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 145208436X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book THE RENAISSANCE OF THE RAILROAD written by Frank Richter and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-07-08 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although its author does not put it that way, the book bearing that title could well be put as “A story that needs to be told.” Indeed, the chronicle of a mighty transformation that is too often overshadowed by other events. . At the beginning of the 20th century the steam locomotive powered train was supreme in transportation. Then by mid century it had all but disappeared. Yet at the dawn of the new century the auto, truck, and airplane was little more than a hobby of the few. That railroad at the turn of the century had a dramatic excitement and position in the culture of its own. Yet now, at the present beginning of the new 21st century that “railroad” still occupies a prominent place in the world of transportation. It did not suffer the fate of the horse and buggy, as commonplace in the late 19th, century. Instead, the railroad underwent a transformation as dynamic as the auto, truck and plane, and even the oncoming telephone, radio, moving picture and television and computer. That steam powered Iron Horse has been replaced by the diesel-electric locomotive, the “electric” train, and even as the 21st century emerged, the “floating train” maglev. But there was far more to that transformation indeed. That is the story that has been told more comprehensively than ever before in the just public book of that title. And it shows together how well man and machine have worked together to draw upon other emerging technologies and advances that swept into reality far more in the 20th century than any time in the history of man.

VIA Rail

Author : Chris Greenlaw, Christopher C. N. Greenlaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610605625
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book VIA Rail written by Chris Greenlaw, Christopher C. N. Greenlaw and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459717791
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the "green" benefits of rail travel, Canada has lost much of its railway heritage. Across the country stations have been bulldozed and rails ripped up. Once the heart of communities large and small, stations and tracks have left little more than a gaping hole in Canada's landscapes. This book revisits the times when railways were the country's economic lifeline, and the station the social centre. Here was where we worked, played, listened to political speeches, or simply said goodbye to loved ones never knowing when they would return. The landscapes which grew around the station are also explored and include such forgotten features as station hotels, restaurants, gardens and the once common railway YMCA. Railway companies often hired the world's leading architects to design grand station buildings which ranged in style from chateau-esque to art deco. Even small town stations and wayside shelters displayed an artistic flare and elegance. Although most have vanished, the book celebrates the survival of that heritage in stations which have been saved or indeed remain in use. The book will appeal to anyone who has links with our rail era, or who simply appreciates the value of Canada's built heritage.

How Ottawa Spends, 2009-2010

Author : Maslove Allan
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773576274
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book How Ottawa Spends, 2009-2010 written by Maslove Allan and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the thirtieth volume in the series How Ottawa Spends. It is arguable that never in these years have Canadians faced such serious economic upheaval and political dysfunction as the current climate. The dramatic and seemingly sudden changes in the economy occurred simultaneously with a political drama - one that was largely disassociated from the real and pressing economic challenge. Early Harper budgets delivered lower taxes for all Canadians partly through highly targeted but politically noticeable small tax breaks on textbooks for students, tools for apprentices in skilled trades, and public transit costs. The needs of the beleaguered average Canadian and the "swing voter in the swing constituencies" of an already strategized "next" election were a key part of Conservative agenda-setting. In the 2007 budget alone there were twenty-nine separate tax reductions and federal spending was projected to increase by $10 billion, including a 5.7 percent increase in program spending. A small surplus of $3.3 billion was planned, almost all of which would go to debt reduction. As Harper savoured his 14 October 2008 re-election with a strengthened minority government, although without his desired majority, he and his minister of Finance already knew that his surpluses were likely gone in the face of the crashing financial sector and a looming recession. Future deficits were firmly back on the agenda. Contributors include Malcolm G. Bird (Carleton University), Chris Brown (Carleton University), G. Bruce Doern (Carleton University and University of Exeter), Melissa Haussman (Carleton University), Robert Hilton (Carleton University), Ruth Hubbard (University of Ottawa), Edward T. Jackson (Carleton University), Kirsten Kozolanka (Carleton University), Evert Lindquist (University of Victoria), Allan M. Maslove (Carleton University), Peter Nares (Social and Enterprise Development Innovations), Gilles Paquet (University of Ottawa), L. Pauline Rankin (Carleton University), Jennifer Robson (Carleton University), Robert P. Shepherd (Carleton University), Richard Shillington (Informetrica Limited), and Chris Stoney (Carleton University).

Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459736818
Total Pages : 1900 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-07-23 with total page 1900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for any Canadian railroad aficionado, this special bundle gathers six books in one for a can’t-miss retrospective of the nation’s railway history. Rails Over the Mountains Explore western Canada’s rich railway history, travelling from the grand railway hotels and rustic stations to relive a time when trains used to rumble in the West. Rails to the Atlantic Explore eastern Canada’s railway heritage, including stations from the late 1850s, grand hotels, bridges, and roundhouses. The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore Once the lifeblood of Canada, railways and heritage stations are a fading part of the patrimony of communities across the nation. Rails Across Ontario Train buffs and history lovers now have a book that explores the heritage of Ontario’s railways, from its oldest stations to its highest bridges, most glamorous hotels and historic train rides. Rails Across the Prairies Canada’s rail lines were pivotal in establishing the icons that mark today’s landscape: massive bridges, sentinel-like grain elevators, pattern-book wayside stations. In Search of the Grand Trunk Discover the legacy and lore of Ontario’s railway era by exploring the lost and abandoned rail lines that once were essential to the province’s well-being.

Western Transcontinental Railway Passenger Service

Author : Mark Bunting
Publisher : Calgary : Everett Johnston and Associates
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Western Transcontinental Railway Passenger Service written by Mark Bunting and published by Calgary : Everett Johnston and Associates. This book was released on 1984 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study's main objectives were to determine the most efficientand economical means of modernizing the transcontinentalpassenger rail services passing through Alberta; to prepareservice designs which would satisfy the long-term requirements ofAlbertans and others; to determine the marketing and managementrequirements necessary to achieve modernization; and, in generalterms, to estimate the economic spin-off benefits of suchservices for Alberta and Canada.

Beyond Question Period

Author : Roy Cullen
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426969481
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Question Period written by Roy Cullen and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Beyond Question Period you travel with a Canadian Member of Parliament and discover how challenging, yet exhilirating, the work of an MP can be. Running for election, debating and voting on bills, committee work, constituency work, representing Canada internationally, and speaking at a variety of events - this is just the beginning. How the role of an MP changes in a minority,or a majority government, or in opposition is described with living examples. The cut and thrust of politics in the raw is described for all to see.

Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459733037
Total Pages : 1611 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 1611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railways, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special five-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities — when it leaves town; and Rails Across Ontario, Rails Across the Prairies, and the new Rails to the Atlantic, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across the Prairies Rails Across Ontario The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore Rails to the Atlantic

Canadiana

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 902 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Canadiana written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dundurn Railroad Bundle

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 145972836X
Total Pages : 1211 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Dundurn Railroad Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 1211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railroads, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special four-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities – when it leaves town as well; Rails Across Ontario and Rails Across the Prairies, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact; and In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across Ontario Rails Across the Prairies The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore

Amtrak Authorization and Rail Passenger Corridor Development

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation, and Tourism
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Amtrak Authorization and Rail Passenger Corridor Development written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation, and Tourism and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Making Rights a Reality?

Author : Lisa Vanhala
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 113949712X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Making Rights a Reality? written by Lisa Vanhala and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Rights a Reality? explores the way in which disability activists in the United Kingdom and Canada have transformed their aspirations into legal claims in their quest for equality. It unpacks shifting conceptualizations of the political identity of disability and the role of a rights discourse in these dynamics. In doing so, it delves into the diffusion of disability rights among grassroots organizations and the traditional disability charities. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources including court records and campaign documents and encompassing interviews with more than sixty activists and legal experts. While showing that the disability rights movement has had a significant impact on equality jurisprudence in two countries, the book also demonstrates that the act of mobilizing rights can have consequences, both intended and unintended, for social movements themselves.

The Official Railway Guide

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Official Railway Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

American Railroads

Author : Robert E. Gallamore
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674725646
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book American Railroads written by Robert E. Gallamore and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overregulated and displaced by barges, trucks, and jet aviation, railroads fell into decline. Their misfortune was measured in lost market share, abandoned track, bankruptcies, and unemployment. Today, rail transportation is reviving. American Railroads tells a riveting story about how this iconic industry managed to turn itself around.

Urban Transportation Abstracts

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Urban Transportation Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

USA by Rail

Author : John Pitt
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 184162389X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book USA by Rail written by John Pitt and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2012 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass, from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. And in these ecologically-conscious times, rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight.Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States and Canada. Perfect for the well-planned traveller and the whimsical day-dreamer alike, it contains both practical information and background on the places that you'll see. Whatever the route, sit back, relax and watch a breathtaking continent unfold.37 long distance routes in the USA and CanadaSightseeing highlights for 38 major citiesAccommodation - cheap to chicArea maps and detailed route plansHistory of trains in North AmericaInformation about steam railways and museums