ISBN:
9783030768782
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (344 pages)
Series Statement:
Contemporary South Asian Studies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
385
Keywords:
Railroads-Economic aspects
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Intro -- Introduction: Railway Transportation-Regions, Economy and Development -- References -- Chronological Evolution of Railway Transport System -- Post-industrial Revitalisation of Railway Stations: The Path to Commercialisation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Context on the Study Area -- 4 Objectives of the Study and Methodology -- 5 Study of Railway Station Developments in Germany, Japan and India -- 5.1 "Station Renaissance" in Germany, From Deutsche Bundesbahn to Deutsche Bahn AG and the Development of the Berlin Central Station -- 5.2 The Split of the Japanese National Railways, an Ideal Case of Privatisation and "Station Renaissance". Case Study: The Osaka Central Station -- 5.3 "Station Renaissance" in India, Indian Railways: Redevelopment in the Twenty-First Century. Case Study: Habibganj Railway Station -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Portuguese Colonial Railways: Agents and Subjects of Railway Imperialism (1880-1915) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Implementation of Railways in the Portuguese Empire -- 3 Railway Imperialism: Definitions and Literature Review -- 4 The Portuguese Colonial Railway Sector: Costs and Benefits -- 4.1 The Case of the Mormugão Railway -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Railway Transportation: Economy, Urbanization and Develop-ment -- Impact of Metro-Rail Projects on Land Use and Land Value in Indian Cities-The Case of Chennai -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Objectives -- 3 Literature Review -- 4 City Profile -- 5 Analysis and Discussion -- 5.1 Distance from the CBD -- 5.2 Ridership (Average Riders/Day) -- 5.3 Building Density -- 6 Impact on Land Use -- 7 Impact on Land Value -- 7.1 Land Value Increment as a Function of Time -- 7.2 Land Value as a Function of Distance -- 8 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Conclusion -- 8.2 Recommendations -- References.
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