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Transport and Sustainability
Sustainable Railway Engineering and Operations
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Simon Blainey
Simon Blainey
University of Southampton, UK
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John Preston
John Preston
University of Southampton, UK
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Emerald Publishing Limited
Volume
14
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1108/S2044-9941202214
ISBN electronic:
978-1-83909-588-7
ISBN print:
978-1-83909-589-4
Series ISSN:
2044-9941
Publication date:
2022
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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Simon Blainey;
Simon Blainey
University of Southampton, UK
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John Preston
John Preston
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Simon Blainey, John Preston
University of Southampton, UK
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Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1108/S2044-994120220000014001
  • Published:
    2022
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Abstract

This introductory chapter sets the context for the remainder of this book by setting out general concepts of sustainability and briefly discussing how they have impacted on railway system development over time. It considers the recent rise in prominence of environmental sustainability and how this is likely to increase the importance of railways in meeting society’s future needs for transportation.

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