Doughty Geoffrey H., Darbee Jeffrey T., Harmon Eugene E. Amtrak, America`s Railroad: Transportation`s Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival 9780253060631

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Автор: Doughty Geoffrey H., Darbee Jeffrey T., Harmon Eugene E.
Название: Amtrak, America`s Railroad: Transportation`s Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival
ISBN: 9780253060631
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
Классификация:

История

История Америк

Поезда и железные дороги: общезначимые вопросы

ISBN-10: 025306063X
Обложка/Формат: Hardback
Страницы: 256
Вес: 0.88 кг.
Дата издания: 07.09.2021
Серия: Railroads past and present
Язык: English
Иллюстрации: 42 illustrations, color
Размер: 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.83 cm
Ключевые слова: History,History of the Americas,Trains & railways: general interest, HISTORY / United States / General,TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General,TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History
Подзаголовок: Transportation`s orphan and its struggle for survival
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Поставляется из: Англии
Описание: Discover the story of Amtrak, Americas Railroad, 50 years in the making.
In 1971, in an effort to rescue essential freight railroads, the US government founded Amtrak. In the post–World War II era, aviation and highway development had become the focus of government policy in America. As rail passenger services declined in number and in quality, they were simultaneously driving many railroads toward bankruptcy. Amtrak was intended to be the solution.
In Amtrak, Americas Railroad: Transportations Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival, Geoffrey H. Doughty, Jeffrey T. Darbee, and Eugene E. Harmon explore the fascinating history of this popular institution and tell a tale of a company hindered by its flawed origin and uneven quality of leadership, subjected to political gamesmanship and favoritism, and mired in a perpetual philosophical debate about whether it is a business or a public service. Featuring interviews with former Amtrak presidents, the authors examine the current problems and issues facing Amtrak and their proposed solutions.
Created in the absence of a comprehensive national transportation policy, Amtrak manages to survive despite inherent flaws due to the publics persistent loyalty. Amtrak, Americas Railroad is essential reading for those who hope to see another fifty years of Americas railroad passenger service, whether they be patrons, commuters, legislators, regulators, and anyone interested in railroads and transportation history.

Amtrak, America`s Railroad: Transportation`s Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival, Doughty Geoffrey H., Darbee Jeffrey T., Harmon Eugene E.