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The concept of using a metropolitan railway network to transport freight directly to a city centre from the surrounding businesses has been the subject of much research. This paper looks in depth at the Tyne and Wear Metro system, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, to determine if such a scheme would be feasible. Through research into the modes of transport available, along with a review of literature and case studies, it was found that the current method of transporting the majority of freight by road is unsustainable and damaging to both the environment and local communities. Other options for the transportation of freight have been reviewed, and results showed that a modal shift will be necessary in the near future. The system was then modelled using software provided by the Department for Transport, which demonstrated that the implementation of such a scheme would provide vast accident savings, a reduction in the number of casualties on the road, and a monetary saving as a result of the lower casualty rate. The conclusion was reached that the scheme is viable, however further research and study is necessary before implementation.
Author(s): Dampier A, Marinov M
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Urban Rail Transit
Year: 2015
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Pages: 164-182
Print publication date: 01/09/2015
Online publication date: 19/08/2015
Acceptance date: 27/07/2015
Date deposited: 20/07/2015
ISSN (print): 2199-6687
ISSN (electronic): 2199-6679
Publisher: Springer
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40864-015-0024-7
DOI: 10.1007/s40864-015-0024-7
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