Sökning: "Rail freight planning"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 9 avhandlingar innehållade orden Rail freight planning.
1. Urban freight transport sustainability - the interaction of urban freight and intermodal transport
Sammanfattning : Intermodal road-rail transport (IRRT) has a significant urban dimension that affects the environmental benefits and the modal shift potential of rail freight. A sustainable modal shift, i.e. LÄS MER
2. The Influence of Customer Agreements and Planning Principles on Rail Freight Performance
Sammanfattning : Rail freight transportation is recognized worldwide as a suitable transportation mode when it comes to long haul transportation of heavy commodities. The industry is also known to be capital intensive, highly dependent on infrastructural developments and requires thorough planning of operations. LÄS MER
3. Simulation Studies for Improved Efficiency in Road and Rail Freight Transports
Sammanfattning : The demand for road and rail freight transport continues to grow with the expanding economy, while the climate crisis requires reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, tools and solutions for reducing fossil fuel use and enabling more efficient use of infrastructure are needed. LÄS MER
4. Long freight trains and long-term rail surface damage
Sammanfattning : Track damage due to progressively increasing tonnage, especially due to longer and heavier freight trains, is one of the major problems faced in the European rail sector. In this context, to stay competitive, optimal track maintenance practices, track-friendly vehicles and safe operations of long freight trains assume prominence. LÄS MER
5. Effects of top-of-rail friction modifiers on the friction, wear and cracks of railway rails
Sammanfattning : The railway is an economical and environmentally friendly mode of transport for long distances and heavy loads. The demands on the operators are increasing with increased competition in the market, and therefore they are currently demanding more track capacity. In the short term, the existing network is expected to deliver the increased capacity. LÄS MER