Aims and Scope of Journal of Rail Transport Planning and Management
Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management aims to stimulate the quality of service for railway passengers and freight customers by improving the knowledge on effectiveness and efficiency of capacity management, timetabling, management and safety of railway operations. It covers the whole range of light rail, metro, heavy and high-speed railway systems. Less
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4.1
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1.47
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Journal of Rail Transport Planning and Management Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER SCI LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2011 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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