Economic Impact of the Railroad in 19th Century America
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This 8 page paper discusses the history and development of railroads in America and their economic impact on American society. The advent of the railroad and the expansion of rail service across the country changed American business, politics, and economics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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English Channel Tunnel; Triumph or Disaster?
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This 16 page paper considers the role that the channel tunnel has played in the fright industry. The paper considers whether the tunnel has encouraged trade between Europe and the United Kingdom, the role it has played in freight transport in general, and the way in which it works, the problems it faces and the potential future of both the tunnel, its traffic and Eurotunnel. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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Escalators
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A 4 page paper on the history and development of escalators. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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European Airport Expansion and Additions
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A 4 page discussion of airport expansion and development in Europe. Europe is experiencing a constant growth in demand for air transport. The obvious implications of this growth is the expansion of existing air services and facilities. As a consequence existing airports are being expanded and new greenfield airports constructed. Both the expansion of existing airports and the construction of greenfield airports, however, rests on several specific considerations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPairGrn.rtf

Extra Board Conductor: Trains
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A 5 page paper which examines the duties and functions of the position of extra board conductor on freight and passenger trains. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Financing Boston’s Big Dig
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A 5 page paper discussing the financing of the largest public works project ever. Originally planned for $8 billion, costs a year before scheduled end (two years before actual end) stand at nearly $15 billion and are still increasing. After reaching a federal funding cap of more than $8 billion, the project adopted the Grant Anticipation Note (GAN) that allowed the project to assume additional debt based on the premise that there certainly will be additional grants in the future. The paper lists this 2nd-most used tool along with other standard and contingency funding sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Financing the Sky Train Disaster
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The BTS Sky Train was seen as the ideal solution to the transport congestion problems in Bangkok. However, the project ran into problems when the revenue created was not enough to pay the interest due on the loans. This 5 paper considers the options open to the government and make recommendations to the correct course of action. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Five Modes of Transportation And Hidden Dangers To Society
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This 5 page paper explores automobile, railroad, pipeline, air and sea methods of transportation and the dangers they pose to society. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA216trn.rtf

French National Transportation Policy
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This 5 page paper consider the transportation policy of the French government and how this effects the regional development of the country. Examples are used to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Greek Shipping
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This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper suggests that pooled management may be the most suitable strategy in this fragmented but competitive industry. The paper first looks at the shipping industry in general, and then as Greece. The paper then considers the pressures of change, such as international demand and standards and the impact of different strategies, such as pooled management, strategic alliances and joint ventures. These options are considered against the current positions before a conclusion is reached. Throughout the paper the theories and the application of theories to this topic are clearly explained. The bibliography cites 38 sources.
Filename: TEgreeksh.rtf

Has Privatisation of Ports in the UK been successful?
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This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is one method, but there also should be comparison with other privatised industries and privatised ports in other countries. The paper conducts an extensive literature review which identifies the theories and manifestations of the differing motivations and drivers and examines any causal links between the assumptions and the reality of privatised companies and the perception. These are then applied to the case of the Ports in the UK. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
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History of Transportation on Long Island
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This 8 page paper provides a history of transportation on Long Island, New York with a focus on trains, automobiles and boats. The Long Island Rail Road is discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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How Digital Technology Will Transform Transportation in the Future:
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This 6 page paper discusses the future in terms of travel, and how it will be impacted by digital technology. This paper focuses on air travel, space travel, trains, cars, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Railroads Changed Military Strategy
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A 6 page research paper which examines how the use of railroads changed how the U.S. military conducted warfare strategy. The writer particularly relates to what has been called the 'first all-out war' fought by Americans-the Civil War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Terrorism Has Affected Air Travel Around the Globe
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A 3 page paper which examines how recent terrorism concerns have affected air travel around the globe. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Impact Of New York Subway System
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This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the subway system in New York City. Completed and operating in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit underground railway, usually called the IRT subway, provided a much-needed rapid transit system in this growing city. The subway resulted in land use changes, for example, changing farm land in some areas into apartment buildings and other residences. The numerous construction projects spurred the economy with more jobs. The subway was the catalyst for the development of Times Square, Broadway and other areas so well-known. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Impact Of The Steam Engine Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the importance of the steam engine to modern society. Specifically discussed is the steam engine's cultural and social impact and how this invention led to many other technological advances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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