Railway Stations: Planning, Design and Management
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750643765 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Customer review Useful book for arhcitects and planner. Historical review of station development. Several pictures from British small train stations. For engineer who seeks a typical solutions or pictures do not suggest.
BSc, MSc, Member of IMechE and CIT, Fellow of RSA., Chartered Engineer and Transportation Planner
During the second stage practical details are developed, and the assets themselves constructed and commissioned. Each stage - planning, design and management - must bear in mind the needs of the succeeding stages. A large organisation will be involved in planning, design and management all at once, planning a number of new and altered stations, organising the design and construction of a number more, and managing a large portfolio of stations of diverse size, age and condition. It examines a whole range of stations, from city stations handling tens of millions of passengers annually, through smaller urban and suburban stations, to rural halts. The process is cyclical - whether a vicious or virtual circle depends on the client, designer and manager. During the first stage the theoretical and political foundations are laid. This book looks at the planning, design and management of railway stations. As important aspects of the rail renaissance that the world is now enjoying, metro and light rail stations are not neglected. It is a vital purchase for architects, planners, engineers, developers, investors, consultants, operating companies worldwide as well as architectural students and libraries. Neither are specialist stations such as Parkways, rail-sea terminals and airport terminals. Each stage is constrained by decisions taken during the preceding stages. Commercial aspects and matters of image and branding are examined alongside technical and operati
Neither are specialist stations such as Parkways, rail-sea terminals and airport terminals. It examines a whole range of stations, from city stations handling tens of millions of passengers annually, through smaller urban and suburban stations, to rural halts. From the Publisher This book looks at the planning, design and management of railway stations. . As important aspects of the rail renaissance that the world is now enjoying, metro and light rail stations are not neglected. Commercial aspects and matters of image and branding are examined alongside technical and operational considerations. It is a vital purchase for architects, planners, engineers, developers, investors, consultants, operating companies worldwide as well as architectural stu