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Study of Port Pirie Bogie Exchange

Because of separate development by the individual States, the Australian railway network contains links of a number of different gauges.For this reason bogie exchange facilities have been established at several location…

Release date: 2 February 1977

Research Report

Urban Transport: Capital Requirements 1977–78 to 1979–80

This is the fourth report prepared by the BTE on capital investment needs of transport in urban areas. It differs in a number of important respects from the earlier reports in that it deals with investment needs for roa…

Release date: 2 February 1977

Research Report

Study of Intersystem Railway Freight Rating Practices

Government railways in Australia operate in all mainland States and Territories. Interstate movement of freight over the rail network is a potentially important method of transportation within the nation. However, inter…

Release date: 2 February 1976

Research Report

Sampling Processes for the National Travel Survey

This particular Paper describes the methods used to determine sample frameworks and sizes for the National Trend Survey (NTS), and also outlines the methods finally adopted for selecting a sample.Sampling Processes for …

Release date: 2 January 1976

Research Report

The 2CM Freight Wagon Bogie—an Appraisal

"The operations of a railway system can often be enhanced by the introduction of improved technology. Clearly the benefits of the new technology should more than compensate for its costs.The introduction of the 2CM frei…

Release date: 2 January 1976

Research Report

Townsville Airport: Economic Evaluation of Proposed International Facilities

In this report two alternatives for the provision of international facilities at Townsville Airport are assessed in benefit-cost terms. Unquantifiable factors are considered in conjunction with economic benefits and cos…

Release date: 2 January 1976

Research Report

Mainline Upgrading: Evaluation of a Range of Options for the Melbourne to Serviceton Rail Link

The majority of Australia's intercapital railway lines are single track and these all experience some degree of congestion. Various combinations of capital investment and improved operating practices are evaluated in th…

Release date: 2 August 1975

Research Report

Parts A, B and C: Consumer Preferences in Urban Buses and Bus Services

This Report presents the results of a consumer preference survey into bus design and bus service characteristics. The survey was conducted by the BTE together with the Metropolitan (Perth) Transport Trust, and consisted…

Release date: 2 August 1975

Research Report

Transport and Energy in Australia, Part 2—Consumption by Categories

This report investigates the current level of energy consumption by various categories of Australian transport. It examines the present Australian transport task and the associated levels of energy consumption. The effi…

Release date: 2 August 1975

Research Report

Assessment of Investment in Urban Public Transport 1977–78 to 1979–80

This is the fourth Report by the BTE on capital investment in urban public transport. It differs from previous Reports produced in that it presents an estimate of economically warranted investment for the period 1977–78…

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Brisbane Airport: Economic Evaluation of Alternative Development Strategies

This Report presents the results of an economic comparison of alternative strategies for the development of Brisbane Airport.Brisbane Airport: Economic Evaluation of Alternative Development Strategies

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Mainline Upgrading: Evaluation of a Range of Options for the Melbourne to Sydney Rail Link

The majority of Australia's intercapital railway lines are single track and these all experience some degree of congestion. Various combinations of capital investment and improved operating practices are evaluated in th…

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Port Pirie: Economic Evaluation of Harbour Improvements

This report examines in detail the proposal to deepen and widen the entrance channel and harbour of Port Pirie. Not only is this the major port for Broken Hill lead and zinc concentrates and refined metals, but it also …

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Provision of General Cargo Facilities at the Port of Darwin

This study investigates evaluates the various options that could be taken in improving port facilities in Darwin, with particular reference to the impact of Cyclone Tracy. Provision of General Cargo Facilities at the Po…

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Road User Charges: Theories and Possibilities

Considerable disagreement exists on an appropriate system of road user charges and road investment policies. While some work in this important area of resourse allocation has been done in other countries, until recently…

Release date: 2 July 1975

Research Report

Transport and Energy in Australia, Part 1—Review

This report contains a survey of recent Australian and overseas literature on the availability and use of energy for transport. This study is provided with a view to improving the basis for decisions on energy supply, d…

Release date: 2 April 1975