railhighway
Railhighway describes a transportation corridor that combines rail and highway elements within a coordinated design. It aims to improve multimodal connectivity and optimize land use by locating rail and road assets in proximity while preserving safety and operation standards. The term covers a range of layouts rather than a single standard, reflecting different regional needs and technical contexts.
Typical configurations include: parallel right-of-way where rail lines and roadways run side by side within the
Advantages include more efficient land use, potential cost savings from shared corridors, improved access to freight
Challenges involve coordinating multiple agencies and safety standards across rail and highway domains, securing funding, and
Railhighway concepts are most common in dense urban regions, freight hubs, port corridors, and border crossings