1. A brief overview of the international situation
After the first iron wheels rolled along steel rails in England at the dawn of the 19th century to transport coal, lime, and manure using horse-drawn traction, public rail transport developed throughout the century, primarily in Europe, then in North America, and to a lesser extent in Asia.
However, there is currently a great deal of variation in the use of rail networks around the world.
1.1 Differentiated rail strategies
Europe, North America, and certain Asian countries have extensive rail networks; however, depending on the country, very different strategies for utilizing these networks have been implemented, based on each country’s history, geographical characteristics, or policy choices.
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