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All Trains Need Level Boarding (with Gareth Dennis)

The Urbanist Agenda

CHAPTER

Efficiency and Progress in Railway Operations

The chapter explores how safety features like platform screen doors and level boarding contribute to the efficiency of railway systems, focusing on the Shinkansen in Japan. It also discusses the importance of permeability and progress in public transport systems to ensure seamless movement and encourage system reuse.

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