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Public Transport Template

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About the Public Transport format

Public Transport is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Transportation Planning and Optimization, Urban Transport and Accessibility, Transportation and Mobility Innovations.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Public Transport 12:45–58

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Publishes research inTransportation Planning and Optimization Urban Transport and Accessibility Transportation and Mobility Innovations Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
ISSN1613-7159
Citation impact (2-yr)3.22
h-index48
i10-index226
Total citations8,937
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereDelft University of Technology
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Public Transport per year

19
2014
16
2015
44
2016
25
2017
17
2018
29
2019
36
2020
30
2021
22
2022
31
2023
32
2024
32
2025

Citation impact of Public Transport by publication year

728
2014
406
2015
787
2016
654
2017
386
2018
685
2019
757
2020
411
2021
350
2022
318
2023
202
2024
43
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Public Transport

Scheduling electric vehicles

Marcel E. van Kooten Niekerk, Marjan van den Akker, J.A. Hoogeveen · 12 Jun 2017

The vehicle scheduling problem (VSP) is a traditional problem in public transport. One of the main assumptions is that buses can be operated the whole day without any interruption for refueling etc. Recently, new technological innovations have led to the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs). For these new vehicles, we cannot ignore the need of…

Public Transport template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Public Transport format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Public Transport template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Public Transport use?
Public Transport uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Public Transport 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Public Transport?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Public Transport document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Public Transport template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Public Transport format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Public Transport?
Public Transport is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Public Transport template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Public Transport PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Public Transport template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Public Transport template cost?
You can start writing in the Public Transport template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Public Transport PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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