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Europe Spends More on Roads than Rails (with Real Time History)

The Urbanist Agenda

CHAPTER

Efficiency and Maintenance in Rail Infrastructure

The chapter discusses the importance of maintenance in rail infrastructure and the challenges that arise when maintenance is deferred. It highlights the benefits of clock face scheduling and consistent train timings, using Switzerland as an example. The speakers also discuss the efficiency and reliability of train travel in Switzerland and Germany and touch on the political vision for improving rail travel.

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