Showing papers on "Rail freight transport published in 1994"
TL;DR: The production of a train plan for high-speed freight train services between Britain and the Continent can be formulated as a multi-objective combinatorial optimization problem and the heuristic algorithm used for its solution is described.
Abstract: British Rail will operate direct high-speed freight train services between Britain and the Continent when the Channel Tunnel opens in 1994. The production of a train plan for these services can be formulated as a multi-objective combinatorial optimization problem. This paper describes the problem and gives details of the heuristic algorithm used for its solution.
19 citations
01 Jan 1994
TL;DR: In this paper, the Double Stack Planner (DSP) project is a study of loading operations at railyards, which includes development of a computer program that assists with assignment decisions, track load positions, and ensures that safety limits are upheld.
Abstract: The research presented in this thesis addresses the development of a computerized decision support system to aid in loading intermodal containers onto to double-stack railcars. The Double-Stack Planner (DSP) project is a study of loading operations at railyards, which includes development of a computer program that assists with assignment decisions, track load positions, and ensures that safety limits are upheld. The project test site for DSP is the Burlington Northern Railroad's Seattle International Gateway (SIG) intermodal terminal.
1 citations
01 Jan 1994
TL;DR: The National Rail Corporation Limited (NRCL) as mentioned in this paper was established to conduct interstate rail freight operations in Australia on a commercial basis, which is required to achieve business viability within a five year establishment period.
Abstract: National Rail Corporation Limited has been established to conduct interstate rail freight operations in Australia on a commercial basis. The company is required to achieve business viability within a five year establishment period. Transfer of operating functions from the existing rail authorities is occurring progressively. Infrastructure is being upgraded under the "One Nation" programme, a significant feature of which is the conversion of the Melbourne Adelaide corridor from broad gauge to standard gauge. Issues related to future strategies for infrastructure ownership are discussed.
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