The Economics of Investment in High Speed Rail
Date of Publication | 1 December 2013 |
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Publication Type | Discussion Paper |
Tags | Atmosphere, City Centre, Construction Costs, Costs, Demand, Economics, Income, International Transport, Investment, Passengers, Stations, Traffic, Transport, Travel |
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