Rail Transport Systems Approach

Author : Aleksander Sładkowski
Publisher : Springer
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319515021

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Rail Transport—Systems Approach by Aleksander Sładkowski Pdf

This book shows how the systems approach is employed by scientists in various countries to solve specific problems concerning railway transport. In particular, the book describes the experiences of scientists from Romania, Germany, the Czech Republic, the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland. For many of these countries there is a problem with the historical differences between the railways. In particular, there are railways with different rail gauges, with different signaling and communication systems, with different energy supplies and, finally, with different political systems, which are reflected in the different approaches to the management of railway economies. The book’s content is divided into two main parts, the first of which provides a systematic analysis of individual means of providing and maintaining rail transport. In turn, the second part addresses infrastructure and management development, with particular attention to security issues. Though primarily written for professionals involved in various problems concerning railway transport, the book will also benefit manufacturers, railway technical staff, managers, and students with transport specialties, as well as a wide range of readers interested in learning more about the current state of transport in different countries.

Author : Aleksander Sladkowski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 3319515039

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Rail Transport-Systems Approach by Aleksander Sladkowski Pdf

Author : Wang Zhou,Jia Li-min
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781608051380

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The Theory and Method of Design and Optimization for Railway Intelligent Transportation Systems (RITS) by Wang Zhou,Jia Li-min Pdf

This book explains the theory and methods of system optimization design for railway intelligent transportation systems (RITS), which optimizes RITS total performance by decreasing the difficulty and cost of system development and increasing the system efficiency. Readers will understand key concepts of RITS and the latest research relevant to China and other countries where RITSs have been developed. The book is suitable for university scholars in the field of railway transportation.

Author : V Profillidis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351150828

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Railway Management and Engineering by V Profillidis Pdf

In a rapidly changing world, with increasing competition in all sectors of transportation, railways are in a period of restructuring their management and technology. New methods of organization are introduced, commercial and tariff policies change radically, a more entrepreneurial spirit is required. At the same time, new high-speed tracks are being constructed and old tracks are renewed, high-comfort rolling stock vehicles are being introduced, logistics and combined transport are being developed. Awareness of environmental issues and search for greater safety give to the railways a new role within the transportation system. Meanwhile, methods of analysis have significantly evolved, principally due to computer applications and new ways of thinking and approaching old problems. Therefore it becomes necessary to come up with a new scientific approach to tackle management and engineering aspects of railways, to understand in-depth the origins and inter-relationships of the various situations and phenomena and to suggest the appropriate methods and solutions to solve the various emerging problems. This book aims to cover the need for a new scientific approach for railways. It is written for railway managers, economists and engineers, consulting economists and engineers, students of schools of engineering, transportation and management. The book is divided into three distinct parts: Part A deals with the management of railways, Part B deals with the track and, Part C deals with rolling stock and environmental topics. Each chapter of the book contains the necessary theoretical analysis of the phenomena studied, the recommended solutions, applications, charts and design of the specific railway component. In this way, both the requirement for a theoretical analysis is met, and the need of the railway manager and engineer for tables, nomographs, regulations, etc. is satisfied. Railways in Europe have separated activities of infrastructure from those of operation. In other parts of the world, however, railways remain unified. The book addresses both situation. Railways present great differences in their technologies. Something may be valid for one such technology, but not for another. To overcome this problem, regulations of the International Union of Railways (UIC) as well as European Standardization (CEN) have been used to the greatest extent possible. Whenever a specific technology or method is presented, the limits of its application are clearly emphasized.

Author : Qamar Mahboob,Enrico Zio
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351978798

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Handbook of RAMS in Railway Systems by Qamar Mahboob,Enrico Zio Pdf

The Handbook of RAMS in Railway Systems: Theory and Practice addresses the complexity in today's railway systems, which use computers and electromechanical components to increase efficiency while ensuring a high level of safety. RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) addresses the specifications and standards that manufacturers and operators have to meet. Modeling, implementation, and assessment of RAM and safety requires the integration of railway engineering systems; mathematical and statistical methods; standards compliance; and financial/economic factors. This Handbook brings together a group of experts to present RAM and safety in a modern, comprehensive manner.

Author : Rob van der Bijl,Niels van Oort,Bert Bukman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128147856

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Light Rail Transit Systems by Rob van der Bijl,Niels van Oort,Bert Bukman Pdf

Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development shows how to design and operate light rail to maximize its social benefits. Readers will learn how to understand the value of light rail and tactics on its effective integration into communities. It uses strong supporting evidence and theory drawn from the author's team and their extensive experience in developing new light rail systems. The book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate how key concepts can bridge the geographic limitations inherent in many transit-related discussions. In addition, users will learn how to develop important relationships with local decision-makers and communities. Presents applied research by experienced practitioners and academic researchers Draws on more than 50 cases from Europe, the Middle East, the UK and US Incorporates five themes on why it’s important to invest in light rail, including effective mobility, and for an efficient city, economy, environment and equity Includes a checklist for planning public transport projects

Author : Marin Marinov,Janene Piip
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030820971

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Sustainable Rail Transport 4 by Marin Marinov,Janene Piip Pdf

This book offers a timely collection of articles on innovative research and developments in the vast field of rail transport, including rail operations, management, economics, vehicles interior design and sustainable infrastructure. It addresses academics and professionals specializing in railway transport analysis, innovation, systems design and new technology. Continuing on the tradition of the previous volumes, the book reports on innovative solutions for energy saving, noise reduction and baggage handling. It elaborates on the implementation of digital technologies and discusses sustainable rail operations along transport corridors. The concept of hyperloop is also discussed as a possible transport mode of the future. All the contributions were selected through an internal competition and a double-blinded peer review process organized by the RailUniNet members

Author : Ralf Borndörfer,Torsten Klug,Leonardo Lamorgese,Carlo Mannino,Markus Reuther,Thomas Schlechte
Publisher : Springer
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319721538

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Handbook of Optimization in the Railway Industry by Ralf Borndörfer,Torsten Klug,Leonardo Lamorgese,Carlo Mannino,Markus Reuther,Thomas Schlechte Pdf

This book promotes the use of mathematical optimization and operations research methods in rail transportation. The editors assembled thirteen contributions from leading scholars to present a unified voice, standardize terminology, and assess the state-of-the-art. There are three main clusters of articles, corresponding to the classical stages of the planning process: strategic, tactical, and operational. These three clusters are further subdivided into five parts which correspond to the main phases of the railway network planning process: network assessment, capacity planning, timetabling, resource planning, and operational planning. Individual chapters cover: Simulation Capacity Assessment Network Design Train Routing Robust Timetabling Event Scheduling Track Allocation Blocking Shunting Rolling Stock Crew Scheduling Dispatching Delay Propagation

Author : Shuai Su,Zhongbei Tian,Rob M. P. Goverde
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031346569

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Energy-Efficient Train Operation by Shuai Su,Zhongbei Tian,Rob M. P. Goverde Pdf

This book is closely related to the energy conservation problem of rail transport systems, focusing on reducing the energy consumption of train operation. The system process of train operation is analyzed and the relationship between train operation and energy consumption is introduced. The fundamental theories, modelling and application of technologies for energy-efficient train driving are presented, discussing timely topics such as energy-efficient train control and timetabling, integrated timetabling and regenerative braking, and maximizing regenerated energy usage with energy storage systems. In addition, the modelling and application of a traction power simulation platform is introduced, to calculate the detailed energy flow over a railway network. The book is enriched with a set of practical examples to illustrate the performance of the proposed methods in improving energy efficiency of both urban and long-distance trains. Overall, the book provides a timely guide to professionals in the railway industry, and to researchers and graduate students in transport, electrical and control engineering.

Author : John R. Wilson,Beverley Norris,Ann Mills
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351912280

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People and Rail Systems by John R. Wilson,Beverley Norris,Ann Mills Pdf

Following on from 2005's Rail Human Factors: Supporting the Integrated Railway, this book brings together an even broader range of academics and practitioners from around the world to share their expertise and experience on rail human factors. The content is both comprehensive and cutting-edge, featuring more than 55 chapters addressing the following topics: ¢ Passengers and public ¢ Driver performance and workload ¢ Driving and cognition ¢ Train cab and interfaces: simulation and design ¢ Routes, signage, signals and drivability ¢ Signalling and control of the railway ¢ Planning for the railway ¢ Engineering work and maintenance ¢ Level crossings ¢ Accidents and safety ¢ Human error and human reliability ¢ SPADs: signals passed at danger ¢ Human factors integration and standards ¢ Impairments to performance ¢ Staff competencies and training. People and Rail Systems: Human Factors at the Heart of the Railway will be invaluable for all those concerned with making railways safer, more reliable, of higher quality and more efficient. It will be essential reading for policy-makers, researchers and industry around the world.

Author : Adam Jabłoński,Marek Jabłoński
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030961336

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Digital Safety in Railway Transport—Aspects of Management and Technology by Adam Jabłoński,Marek Jabłoński Pdf

This book introduces modern safety management in rail transport, focusing on the challenges resulting from the digital economy. It details how the cybersecurity of railway technical systems and risk can be managed. The rail transport sector is increased integrated into the digital economy. Ensuing the safety of technical systems and managing the rail system as a whole are key challenges for rail transport designers, managers, users and other stakeholders. Developing of rail transport based on the interoperability of different systems requires both searching for modern solutions and ensuring a high level of standardization of processes. In the context of the widespread digitalization of railway systems, new hazards arise that can lead to undesirable events. This book examines these issues. The book will be of interest to rail professionals, and researchers into transport systems and reliability.

Author : Grzegorz Sierpiński,Houshmand Masoumi,Elżbieta Macioszek
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031241598

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Challenges and Solutions for Present Transport Systems by Grzegorz Sierpiński,Houshmand Masoumi,Elżbieta Macioszek Pdf

This book contains an abundance of numerical analyses based on significant data sets, illustrating the close affiliation between transport systems development and quality of life. How to ensure accessibility standards for public transport for people with special needs? Which multi-criteria methods can support the problem of vehicle selection in freight transport, and which ones should be taken into account in the case of problems related to regional rail transport? What kind of How to assess technical condition of transport means? What factors should be taken into account when assessing the quality of passenger service? How to include zero emission vehicles in the consideration of transport plans? This book provides you with answers to these and many other questions. With regard to the research results discussed and the selected solutions applied, the book primarily addresses the needs of three target groups: Scientists and researchers (ITS field) Local authorities (responsible for the transport systems at the urban and regional level) Representatives of business (traffic strategy management) and industry (manufacturers of ITS components). This book gathers selected papers presented at the 18th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organised by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. The conference was held on 19-20 September 2022 in Katowice (Poland).

Author : Bernard Aritua
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464813818

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The Rail Freight Challenge for Emerging Economies by Bernard Aritua Pdf

This report captures ways in which policy makers and senior officials in railway organizations from emerging economies can accelerate modal shift to rail. Such officials, as well as the general public, aspire for more freight to be moved by rail. The environmental and societal benefits of such a shift are compelling. And yet investment in railways is often not followed by a corresponding increase in freight moved by rail. This report highlights the fact that, in a world of changing global supply chains and logistics, the approach to regaining modal share needs to be different. The expectation that lower cost and efficient rail service will automatically lead to modal shift from road to rail has not been a reality in most emerging economies. Modern railways focus on understanding the logistics of targeted freight and positioning rail transport services as part of an overall logistics system aimed at meeting the needs of customers.

Author : Rodney Tolley,Brian John Turton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317902034

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Transport Systems, Policy and Planning by Rodney Tolley,Brian John Turton Pdf

Provides a unique review of the major spatial aspects of transport systems, a detailed analysis of transport problems in urban and rural areas, an evaluation of social and environmental impacts, and a planning and policy overview. Divided into four parts, each considering a different aspect of transport geography. The first part outlines the basic geography of transport and examines transport and spatial structures, focusing upon the varying contributions made by transport to industrial, agricultural and urban development. Part two moves to consider specific transport systems at both national and international scales, drawing on studies from industrialised and developing nations and discussing the effects upon transport of the political changes in the former USSR and Eastern Europe. The third part examines some of the many problems of transport and urban and rural areas using specific examples to illustrate the contrasting difficulties and evaluate current urban transportation planning methods.

Author : Bin Ning,C. A. Brebbia,N. Tomii
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 1025 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845644680

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Computers in Railways 12 by Bin Ning,C. A. Brebbia,N. Tomii Pdf

These conference proceedings update the use of computer-based techniques, promoting their general awareness throughout the business management, design, manufacture and operation of railways and other advanced passenger, freight and transport systems.