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http://dx.doi.org/10.7782/JKSR.2016.19.5.685

Comparative Study on Rail Freight Policies of Various Countries  

Kim, Young-Joo (Logistics Systems Research Division, Korea Railroad Research Institute)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Railway / v.19, no.5, 2016 , pp. 685-697 More about this Journal
Abstract
Railroad is considered as an eco-friendly transportation mode because it emits lower greenhouse gases and air pollutants and consumes less energy compared to trucking. To promote rail freight, many countries have implemented various policies, while South Korea has implemented few substantial policies. This study aims to compare and analyze rail freight policies of various countries in order to suggest policy implications to South Korea. We analyze relevant policies of 9 countries; these are classified into 5 categories, and we provide policy implications for facilitating rail freight infrastructure and equipments, grants for the transportation cost using freight rail, and road freight restriction policy.
Keywords
Rail Freight; Road Freight; Logistics; Rail Freight Policy; Modal Shift;
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