The future of light rail transit systems in Hong Kong : an evaluation of the light rail transit system in the North-West New Territories

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lai-ching, Josephine Chow
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
The Future

Privatisation of fixed-rail transit systems: a case study of Malaysia's STAR and PUTRA

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 846-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Capital City ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Privatisation Programme

Since the early 1980s, many public utilities have been privatised under Malaysia's privatisation programme. A few, however, have since prematurely returned to government hands, among them the two light-rail transit systems in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, STAR and PUTRA. This paper chronicles the pre- and post-privatisation events of both facilities before attempting to provide rational explanation behind their untimely surrender to the public domain. Based on publicly available material, this paper argues that neither the quality of government negotiators nor the length of time devoted to negotiating could be attributed to the bailout. Nor is there hint that political favouritism and corruption were at play. More than likely, despite the copious incentives provided to the two concession companies, the two projects proved financially unviable.Key words: build–operate–transfer (BOT), Malaysia, privatisation, light-rail transit system.

Corrosion Control of Modern Light Rail Transit (LRT) Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Berman ◽  
Quentin P. Williams
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Corrosion Control ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems

Since the introduction of electrified transit systems in the United States there has been a number of advancements in the field of corrosion control related to light rail transit (LRT) systems. Modern day direct current (dc) powered LRT systems have been designed with a variety of corrosion control features built-in. Most of the research into corrosion control and the mitigation of stray currents known as electrolysis in the early days of electrified transit systems first appeared extensively in papers prepared and presented by personnel of the National Bureau of Standards. This research has led to better protection against corrosion of transit systems and nearby structures throughout the years. Due to the ever increasing number of transit systems being built or upgraded, it’s essential to incorporate the installation, testing and monitoring of corrosion control measures in these transit systems. By integrating these corrosion control features into the design of LRT systems and subsystems, it will help to prevent premature corrosion failures on LRT fixed facilities and other structures. This paper identifies the main causes of corrosion and how corrosion control can be implemented into the design of LRT systems to prevent damage to the transit system and other structures.

Harmonic Analysis and Filter Design for the Light Rail Transit Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 479-480 ◽  
pp. 210-214
Author(s):  
Cheng Ting Hsu ◽  
Hung Ming Huang ◽  
Tsun Jen Cheng ◽  
Lian Jou Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Harmonic Analysis ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems

This paper presents the light rail transit system (lrts) impact on the harmonic pollution of distribution feeder. To investigate the dynamic responses of the system voltage and current, the distribution system and lrts models are set up well by using the Alternative Transients Program (ATP). The harmonic analysis of the distribution system with the lrts is executed under various operation scenarios. The 6-pulses and 12-pulses rectifier are adopted for the lrts with a direct current (dc) power supply to the trams. Furthermore, the well-designed filters have also applied to improve the harmonic distortion resulted from the lrts.

scholarly journals The Use of Light Rail or Light Rapid Transit Systems by Individuals with Severe Visual Impairments

1994 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Svendsen
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Orientation And Mobility ◽  
Mobility Training ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated the relationship between use of light rapid or light rail transit (LRT) systems by persons with severe visual impairments and independence in orientation and mobility. It found that orientation and mobility training on LRT systems would resolve many of the difficulties that users of the systems encountered. Modification that would make the systems more easily accessible to visually impaired travelers are suggested.

Assessing Transit Changes in Columbus, Ohio, and Sacramento, California

2005 ◽  
Vol 1930 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Schumann
Keyword(s):  
Federal Funding ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Bus Transit ◽  
The Past ◽  
Voter Approval ◽  
Capital Funding ◽  
Bus Service

This paper compares the changes experienced by transit systems in two state capitals of similar size: Columbus, Ohio, and Sacramento, California. Over the past two decades, Sacramento added a light rail transit (LRT) starter line and experienced significant ridership growth on its multimodal rail and bus system, while Columbus remained all-bus and experienced a decline in patronage. Reasons underlying the divergent performances of these two systems are analyzed and discussed. It is concluded that, in Sacramento, willing political leadership took good advantage of a one-time opportunity for federal funding to build an LRT starter line; that adding LRT made transit more visible and effective and encouraged voter approval of additional local operating and capital funding; and that all of this resulted in a synergy that attracted more riders to the total LRT and bus transit system and led to extension of the rail system to a third corridor in 2003. Although planning for LRT was begun in Columbus during these same years, a serious interruption in the flow of local funds hampered transit development, required cuts in bus service, and prevented development of that region's planned LRT line. Columbus currently has an LRT project in preliminary engineering, and recent reports suggest a consensus to proceed may be emerging.

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