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Development of the Trans-Asian Railway:Trans-Asian Railway in the North-South Corridor -- Northern Europe to the Persian Gulf, 2001

Author(s): Transport Division (TD)

Economic Sector(s): (1) Rail transport

ESCAP Reference No.: ST/ESCAP/2182

Division/Office: Transport

Published Date: 2001

Country: {Non-country Specific Publication}

Hard Copy Price: N/A

This study identifies: (a) all feasible rail and land-cum-sea routes forming part of a network of routes connecting Northern Europe with the Persian Gulf through the Caucasus region, Central Asia and/or the Caspian sea; (b) the characteristics of these routes in terms of their lengths and the transit times they can reasonably offer, having due regard to average operating speeds as well as typical dwell times at border stations and transshipment points; and (c) the possible presence of operational restrictions which might impede the smooth flow of goods along the routes. It is hoped that the study will provide a useful source of reference for future planning by the respective governments, as well as concerned international institutions/agencies.

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Cover (PDF, 9KB, 2 pages)
Contents (PDF, 10KB, 3 pages)

1.	INTRODUCTION (PDF, 274KB, 6 pages)
2.	POSSIBLE TRANSPORT ROUTES BETWEEN NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE PERSIAN GULF (PDF, 375KB, 30 pages)
	2.1.	Denomination of routes
	2.2.	The Caucasus route
	2.3.	The Central Asian route
	2.4.	The Caspian Sea route
	2.5.	Possible future route developments along the corridor
	2.6.	Continuation of the corridor in South / South-East Asia
	2.7.	Continuation of the corridor in Europe
	2.8.	Conclusion
3.	TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (PDF, 40KB, 12 pages)
	3.1.	Structure gauge and loading gauge
	3.2.	Axle-load
	3.3.	Commercial speeds
4.	OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (PDF, 35KB, 10 pages)
	4.1.	Compatibility of rolling stock
	4.2.	Compatibility of train assembly and load scheduling practices
	4.3.	The break-of-gauge issue
5.	COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS (PDF, 66KB, 21 pages)
	5.1.	Business environment of container traffic
	5.2.	Transit times
	5.3.	Tariffs
	5.4.	Reliability/Punctuality/Frequency of service
	5.5.	Other aspects of service level
	5.6.	General conclusion
6.	FACILITATION OF CROSS-BORDER MOVEMENTS OF CARGO (PDF, 27KB, 9 pages)
	6.1.	International transit agreements and conventions
	6.2.	Transit facilitation
	6.3.	International rail transit agreements
	6.4.	International agreements and conventions
	6.5.	Railway adoption of EDI systems
7.	CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (PDF, 21KB, 6 pages)
	7.1.	TAR network designation
	7.2.	Fundamental role and operational priorities
	7.3.	Completing the network
	7.4.	Traffic information and forecasting system enhancement
	7.5.	Identifying and achieving targets for competitive rail service
	7.6.	Recommended minimum technical standards
	7.7	Specific container handling needs
	7.8.	Facilitation measures for cross border traffic
	7.9.	TAR network development needs
ANNEX 1.			ESCAP Resolution 48/11 and Table of Accession (PDF, 13KB, 2pages)
ANNEX 2.			Inter-Governmental Agreement on International North-South Transport Corridor (PDF, 29KB, 9 pages)

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