RESEARCH ARTICLE
High-Speed Rail for Freight: Potential Developments and Impacts on Urban Dynamics
Mathieu Strale*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 10
Issue: Suppl-1, M6
First Page: 57
Last Page: 66
Publisher ID: TOTJ-10-57
DOI: 10.2174/1874447801610010057
Article History:
Received Date: 19/5/2015Revision Received Date: 20/6/2015
Acceptance Date: 17/9/2015
Electronic publication date: 30/04/2016
Collection year: 2016
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Abstract
At present, high-speed rail is used only as a mode of passenger transport. Yet, the acceleration of logistics and freight transport flows could be compatible with high-speed rail capabilities. This article examines the experiences, literature and prospects of high-speed rail for freight. It uses three hypotheses to evaluate the development of freight high-speed rail services in Europe. The article concludes by describing the potential impacts on urban dynamics. It appears that the potential of freight high-speed rail services is limited in Europe, because of logistical constraints and network capabilities. Nevertheless, policies followed in Europe may change the situation.