Rail freight tonnages have grown dramatically in recent years and show every likelihood of continuing to grow in the future, driven by buoyant economic growth and industry restructuring. Government policy has indicated that it would like to see a greater use of rail in the movement of freight, from 15 per cent of all movements in Sydney to 25 per cent by 2008. At the same time the case for rail freight funding usually has to be a commercial one with out regard to the wider social and environmental benefits. In confronting these challenges, Rail Infrastructure Corporation has a major role in the planning and development as well as the maintenance of Sydney's rail system. The following details some of the work the authors have undertaken in this process and outlines potential solutions that have been considered but in which no firm decisions have yet been made. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E210413.
Samenvatting