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Chia-Lin Chen

Dr Chia-Lin Chen

Senior Lecturer in Transport, Territorial Development, and Strategic Planning
Geography and Planning

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China (Book - 2020)
  2. High-speed rail and its wider spatial-economic impact on transformation of Chinese cities and regions: A multi-level analysis (Chapter - 2020)
  3. Exploring the physical and mental health of high-speed rail commuters: Suzhou-Shanghai inter-city commuting (Journal article - 2020)
  4. Can transport infrastructure change regions' economic fortunes? Some evidence from Europe and China (Journal article - 2017)
  5. Improving interchanges : toward better multimodal railway hubs in the People's Republic of China (Book - 2015)
  6. Reshaping Chinese space-economy through high-speed trains: opportunities and challenges (Journal article - 2012)
  7. The wider spatial-economic impacts of high-speed trains: a comparative case study of Manchester and Lille sub-regions (Journal article - 2012)
  8. The impacts of high-speed trains on British economic geography: a study of the UK's InterCity 125/225 and its effects (Journal article - 2011)
  9. Is high-speed rail socially exclusive? An evidence-based worldwide analysis (Journal article - 2022)
  10. A holistic motility understanding of the social phenomena underlying inter-city high-speed rail commuting: Evidence from China's Yangtze River Delta (Journal article - 2024)
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2024

2023

New and Emerging Pathways for Transport Geography

Dobruszkes, F., Chen, C. -L., Cidell, J., Condeço-Melhorado, A., Goetz, A., Ryley, T., & Thévenin, T. (2023). New and Emerging Pathways for Transport Geography. In Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences (pp. 39-59). Springer Nature Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-99-6604-2_3

DOI
10.1007/978-981-99-6604-2_3
Chapter

Stuck on infrastructure? Planning for the transformative effects of transport infrastructure

Chen, C. -L. (2023). Stuck on infrastructure? Planning for the transformative effects of transport infrastructure. In Planning in a Failing State (pp. 138-159). Policy Press. doi:10.1332/policypress/9781447365044.003.0009

DOI
10.1332/policypress/9781447365044.003.0009
Chapter

2 for HS2

Chen, C. -L. (2023). 2 for HS2. In M. H. Picard, A. Brenchat-Aguilar, T. Carroll, J. Gilbert, & N. Miller (Eds.), Wastiary: a Bestiary of Waste Wastiary. London: UCL Press.

Chapter

2022

Editorial

Sykes, O., & Chen, C. -L. (n.d.). Editorial. Transactions of the Association of European Schools of Planning, 6(1), i. doi:10.24306/traesop.2022.01.000

DOI
10.24306/traesop.2022.01.000
Journal article

2021

Chapter 5 - Circulation of Planning Theories and Practices: A case for two-way knowledge transfer, Vivek Mishra and Sudikshya Bhandari in conversation with Chia-Lin Chen

Mishra, V., & Bhandari, S. (n.d.). Chapter 5 - Circulation of Planning Theories and Practices: A case for two-way knowledge transfer, Vivek Mishra and Sudikshya Bhandari in conversation with Chia-Lin Chen. In C. Mukhopadhyay, C. Belingardi, G. Papparaldo, & M. Hendawy (Eds.), Planning Theories and Practices from the Global South - Conversations in Planning Theory and Practice Booklet Project (pp. 62-71). Dortmund, Germany: Association of European School of Planning - Young Academics Network. Retrieved from http://www.aesop-planning.eu/uploads/special_issue06.pdf

Chapter

Rail reform: why Britain’s railways are getting a full makeover

Chen, C. -L. (2021). Rail reform: why Britain’s railways are getting a full makeover. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/

Internet publication

Spatial Implications and Planning Criteria for High-Speed Rail Cities and Regions

Group, T. F. (2021). Spatial Implications and Planning Criteria for High-Speed Rail Cities and Regions. Routledge.

Book

Conclusion: Key findings and need for future research

Ureña, J. M. D., Chen, C. -L., Loukaitou-Sideris, A., & Vickerman, R. (2021). Conclusion: Key findings and need for future research. In Spatial Implications and Planning Criteria for High-Speed Rail Cities and Regions (pp. 224-228). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003131007-11

DOI
10.4324/9781003131007-11
Chapter

Introduction: Spatial short and long-term implications and planning challenges of high-speed rail: A literature review framework

Chen, C. -L., Loukaitou-Sideris, A., Ureña, J. M. D., & Vickerman, R. (2021). Introduction: Spatial short and long-term implications and planning challenges of high-speed rail: A literature review framework. In Spatial Implications and Planning Criteria for High-Speed Rail Cities and Regions (pp. 1-19). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003131007-1

DOI
10.4324/9781003131007-1
Chapter

IMPACTS OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL ON NEW FIRM FORMATION

Vickerman, R., & Chen, C. L. (2021). IMPACTS OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL ON NEW FIRM FORMATION. In Proceedings of the 25th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, HKSTS 2021: Sustainable Mobility (pp. 127-134).

Conference Paper

List of Contributors to Volume 6

List of Contributors to Volume 6 (2021). In International Encyclopedia of Transportation (pp. ix-xii). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102671-7.10822-x

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-08-102671-7.10822-x
Chapter

Regional Transport Planning

Chen, C. -L. (2021). Regional Transport Planning. In International Encyclopedia of Transportation (pp. 286-291). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102671-7.10697-9

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-08-102671-7.10697-9
Chapter

2020

Exploring the physical and mental health of high-speed rail commuters: Suzhou-Shanghai inter-city commuting

Wang, L., Zhang, S., Sun, W., & Chen, C. -L. (2020). Exploring the physical and mental health of high-speed rail commuters: Suzhou-Shanghai inter-city commuting. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH, 18. doi:10.1016/j.jth.2020.100902

DOI
10.1016/j.jth.2020.100902
Journal article

Impacts of HSR: Hubs, Linkages, and Development

Chen, C. -L., & Hickman, R. (Eds.) (2020). Impacts of HSR: Hubs, Linkages, and Development (Vol. 46). Alexandrine Press. Retrieved from https://www.alexandrinepress.co.uk/

Edited special journal issue

High-speed rail and its wider spatial-economic impact on transformation of Chinese cities and regions: A multi-level analysis

Chen, C. -L. (2020). High-speed rail and its wider spatial-economic impact on transformation of Chinese cities and regions: A multi-level analysis. In C. -L. Chen, H. Pan, Q. Shen, & J. J. Wang (Eds.), Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China (pp. 60-82). London: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781786439246.00010

DOI
10.4337/9781786439246.00010
Chapter

Book Review

CHEN, C. -L. (2020). Book Review. Town Planning Review, 91(2), 205-214. doi:10.3828/tpr.2020.11

DOI
10.3828/tpr.2020.11
Book Review

Introduction to the Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China

Chen, C. -L., Pan, H., Shen, Q., & Wang, J. J. (2020). Introduction to the Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China. In C. -L. Chen, H. Pan, Q. Shen, & J. J. Wang (Eds.), Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China (pp. 1-17). London: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781786439246.00006

DOI
10.4337/9781786439246.00006
Chapter

Quantifying the economic and social impacts of high-speed rail: Some evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China

Chen, C. -L., & Vickerman, R. (2020). Quantifying the economic and social impacts of high-speed rail: Some evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China. In Y. Hayashi, K. S. Ram, & S. Bharule (Eds.), Handbook on High-speed Rail and Quality of Life (pp. 283-303). Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute.

Chapter

2019

Quantifying the economic and social impacts of high-speed rail: Some evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China

Chen, C. -L., & Vickerman, R. (2019). Quantifying the economic and social impacts of high-speed rail: Some evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China: Quantifying the economic and social impacts of high-speed rail: Some evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China (962). Retrieved from https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/504141/adbi-wp962.pdf

Report

2018

2017

Book review

Chen, C. -L. (2017). Book review. Journal of Transport Geography, 65, 200-201. doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.09.014

DOI
10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.09.014
Book Review

Modern Tram and Pubic Transport Transit Integration in Chinese Cities – A case study of Suzhou

Chen, C. (2017). Modern Tram and Pubic Transport Transit Integration in Chinese Cities – A case study of Suzhou (2017-21). Retrieved from https://www.itf-oecd.org/public-transport-integration-chinese-cities

Report

Transport emissions in Beijing: a scenario planning approach

Cao, M., Chen, C. -L., & Hickman, R. (2017). Transport emissions in Beijing: a scenario planning approach. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-TRANSPORT, 170(2), 65-75. doi:10.1680/jtran.15.00093

DOI
10.1680/jtran.15.00093
Journal article

2016

Transport and Place-Making: A Long View

Chen, C. -L. (2016). Transport and Place-Making: A Long View. In SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice (pp. 37-58). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-28056-1_4

DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-28056-1_4
Chapter

2015

High-speed trains and spatial-economic impacts: a British-French comparison on two scales: intra- and inter-regional

Chen, C. -L., & Hall, P. (2015). High-speed trains and spatial-economic impacts: a British-French comparison on two scales: intra- and inter-regional. In HANDBOOK ON TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT (pp. 301-317). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Peter Hall: Inspirer and Innovator of Railways and Regions

Chen, C. -L. (2015). Peter Hall: Inspirer and Innovator of Railways and Regions. Built Environment, 41(1), 112-128. doi:10.2148/benv.41.1.112

DOI
10.2148/benv.41.1.112
Journal article

Improving interchanges : toward better multimodal railway hubs in the People's Republic of China

Chen, C. -L., Hickman, R., & Saxena, S. (2015). Improving interchanges : toward better multimodal railway hubs in the People's Republic of China. Manila, the Philippines: Asian Development Bank. Retrieved from https://www.adb.org/publications/improving-interchanges-prc

Book

Improving interchanges in China: the experiential phenomenon

Hickman, R., Chen, C. -L., Chow, A., & Saxena, S. (2015). Improving interchanges in China: the experiential phenomenon. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY, 42, 175-186. doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.12.004

DOI
10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.12.004
Journal article

2014

HS2: Can the technology meet expectations?

Chen, C. (2014). HS2: Can the technology meet expectations?. [Your Ready Business Website]. Retrieved from http://yourbetterbusiness.co.uk/hs2-can-the-technology-meet-expectations/

Media

Wider impacts of rail-based transport investment on urban and economic development- Literature Review

Chen, C. (2014). Wider impacts of rail-based transport investment on urban and economic development- Literature Review. Retrieved from https://www.sintropher.eu/publications/reports/literature-review

Report

2013

High-Speed Rail and Urban Transformation in China:The Case of Hangzhou East Rail Station

Chen, C. -L., & Wei, B. (2013). High-Speed Rail and Urban Transformation in China:The Case of Hangzhou East Rail Station. Built Environment, 39(3), 385-398. doi:10.2148/benv.39.3.385

DOI
10.2148/benv.39.3.385
Journal article

Using High Speed Two to Irrigate the Regions

Chen, C. -L., & Hall, P. (2013). Using High Speed Two to Irrigate the Regions. Built Environment, 39(3), 355-368. doi:10.2148/benv.39.3.355

DOI
10.2148/benv.39.3.355
Journal article

The Spatial-Economic Impact of High-Speed Trains: Nationally (The UK IC125) and Regionally (A British-French Comparison)

Chen, C. (2013). The Spatial-Economic Impact of High-Speed Trains: Nationally (The UK IC125) and Regionally (A British-French Comparison). (University College London).

Thesis / Dissertation

HS2 alone won’t address the north-south divide

Chen, C. (2013). HS2 alone won’t address the north-south divide. [The Conversation].

Media

Other side of the high-speed rail argument

Hall, P., & Chen, C. (2013). Other side of the high-speed rail argument. [The Guardian].

Media

2012

THE CASE FOR HS2 FROM A REGIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE: DEBATE IN A UK PARLIAMENTARY SEMINAR

Chen, C. -L. (2012). THE CASE FOR HS2 FROM A REGIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE: DEBATE IN A UK PARLIAMENTARY SEMINAR. Regions Magazine, 287(1), 4-5. doi:10.1080/13673882.2012.10554270

DOI
10.1080/13673882.2012.10554270
Journal article

The wider spatial-economic impacts of high-speed trains: a comparative case study of Manchester and Lille sub-regions

Chen, C. -L., & Hall, P. (2012). The wider spatial-economic impacts of high-speed trains: a comparative case study of Manchester and Lille sub-regions. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY, 24, 89-110. doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2011.09.002

DOI
10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2011.09.002
Journal article

Reshaping Chinese space-economy through high-speed trains: opportunities and challenges

Chen, C. -L. (2012). Reshaping Chinese space-economy through high-speed trains: opportunities and challenges. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY, 22, 312-316. doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.01.028

DOI
10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.01.028
Journal article

2011

The impacts of high-speed trains on British economic geography: a study of the UK's InterCity 125/225 and its effects

Chen, C. -L., & Hall, P. (2011). The impacts of high-speed trains on British economic geography: a study of the UK's InterCity 125/225 and its effects. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY, 19(4), 689-704. doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2010.08.010

DOI
10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2010.08.010
Journal article

2007

The implications from economic outcomes of implementing European Capitals of Culture

Chen, C. (2007). The implications from economic outcomes of implementing European Capitals of Culture. (University College London).

Thesis / Dissertation