You have to keep in mind that when it comes to thinking about the environment, it gets really complicated. It’s not a matter of energy used/person, there are other factors to keep in... Читать далее
It is widely agreed that railway privatisation, which came in in 1996, has been a colossal failure. It was the last in a whole series of privatisations carried out on ideological grounds... Читать далее
I’m not sure. There are proposals for application of blockchain in tenders; I am not sure what kind of tender system is used for railroad transportation, but I have seen proposals where... Читать далее
AKA 'Japan Jim'. PR & Marketing powerhouse behind InsideAsia Tours and Japanese history buff. Spent three years living in the mountains of rural Gunma Prefecture as an English teacher before moving to Tokyo. Has also travelled widely in Southeast Asia.
The Tokyo Metro combines with excellent overground lines to create one of the world’s most impressive metropolitan transport networks.
> "The mass of colourful lines can look like terrify... Читать далее
I can only speculate, but the general idea is that the market is monopolistic (tube) - represented by a single firm which provides the service, so is able to charge whatever price they... Читать далее
1) Takes more space - a bus by virtue of being on wheels means it needs more space. For big cities where space is limited, a light rail system saves space.
2) Safer - trolleybus requires... Читать далее