Showing papers on "Rail freight transport published in 1998"

Automatic train control system and method

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the movement of plural freight trains (Figure 2) through a multiple route railway system with improved efficiency and safety. Freight train movements are precisely monitored and orchestrated (Figure 3) in accordance with a dynamic schedule that is determined through an evaluation of delivery requirements, coordination among all trains, speed restrictions and the effects of the track topography and train consist on train response to brake and power application.

The design of a terminal network for intermodal transport

Abstract: A model called TERMINET 1 model has been developed to determine locations and capacities of road and rail terminals where transshipment of load-units between road vehicles and trains takes place. The model consists of a traffic conversion method which translates freight flows from tonnes to numbers of load-units as well as a freight flow consolidation method using existing assignment techniques. The TERMINET model examines the possible binding effect of terminal infrastructure and investigates the influence of the cost structure of intermodal transport which strongly determines the possible modal-shift from road to intermodal transport. The TERMINET model makes it possible to determine interactively or automatically inland terminal locations for transshipment of load-units between road vehicles trains. The influence of train length on terminal locations, terminal capacities and network load may be calculated. Besides these capabilities it is also possible to determine the overall system performance in tonnes, tonne-kilometres, TEUs and numbers of trains. The TERMINET model has been applied to the design of an inland road and rail terminal network in the Netherlands to be used in an intermodal road and rail freight transport system for international and Dutch domestic freight flows for the year 2015. The cost structure of intermodal transport has been examined. Cost calculations have been made to examine the effect of zero or complete passing on of external and infrastructure costs to both the road and rail mode. Furthermore, the effect of the maximum use of intermodal transport on the reduction of the growth of road transport has been examined.

Cargo container for transporting goods with means of transport

Abstract: In order to provide a simpler and less complex loading and unloading of means of transport on the one hand and emptying of a freight container on the other hand while maintaining a universal usability of the freight container, in particular with regard to loading and unloading possibilities, the present invention provides a freight container (1) for the transport of goods by means of transport , in particular for the transport of bulk goods by freight train wagons (24), the freight container (1) above its bottom (5) having at least one receptacle (10) for a load-carrying means (15) of a conveying vehicle which passes through the freight container (1) in the unloaded state. 21) and that the bottom (5) can be swung down to empty the freight container.

Marshalling method of express goods train

Abstract: A method for quick disintegration and marshalling of freight train is disclosed, which features sufficient and optimal use of existing facilities and staffs, short stay time of train on marshalling yard, and high utilization rate of railway cars.

Systems Engineering And Systems Integration - The West Rail Approach

Abstract: The Hong Kong Kowloon-Cantoon Railway Corporation (KCRC) is undertaking a project to design and construct a new railway called the West Rail (WR), which on completion will extend the existing KCRC network by 53 km. The West Rail will provide a direct rail link between urban Kowloon and the northwest New Territories as well as cross-boundary passenger and freight train services to China. This paper describes the current development of a systems engineering framework for defining the system architecture, boundaries and interfaces of the project-wide systems, and gives an outline of the approach for managing the process, in particular the application of a systems engineering database for the management of operational, performance and interface requirements.

Hybrid transport system for fast rail and road container traffic

Abstract: The system involves combining the advantages of rail and road with respect to container transport. For electrified rail networks, the flat wagon for container transport are equipped with electric motors, and the wagons can be loaded from above or from the sides by cranes or conveyors. The wagon can then move under automated control to a track region where it is coupled to other wagons to form a freight train. For non-electrified networks, the wagons have individual diesel or fuel cell powered engines. For road networks, The flat wagons have elevating axles located between the rail wheel axles which are either electrically or hydraulically powered so as to allow the wagon to travel on road networks.

Systems engineering and systems integration

Abstract: The Hong Kong Kowloon-Cantoon Railway Corporation (KCRC) is undertaking a project to design and construct a new railway called the West Rail (WR), which on completion will extend the existing KCRC network by 53 km. The West Rail will provide a direct rail link between urban Kowloon and the northwest New Territories as well as cross-boundary passenger and freight train services to China. This paper describes the current development of a systems engineering framework for defining the system architecture, boundaries and interfaces of the project-wide systems, and gives an outline of the approach for managing the process, in particular the application of a systems engineering database for the management of operational, performance and interface requirements.