Essays about: "Rail infrastructure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 69 essays containing the words Rail infrastructure.

  1. 1. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

    Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development and Analysis of Small Signal DQ-Frame Model for Low Frequency Stability of Train Converters

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Fabian Tidner; [2023]
    Keywords : Low Frequency stability; DQ-frame modeling; Single phase converter; Electric rail way systems; Lågfrekvent stabilitet; DQ-ram modellering; Enfasig likriktare; Elektriska järnvägssystem;

    Abstract : In order to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, trains need to run with tighter schedules, more departures and more trains in depot. Multiple trains in depot has been linked to low frequency instability at many locations around the world. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Trans-European Transport Network - A closer look at Policy Failure and the effects of Path Dependence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Dante Helling; [2023]
    Keywords : The Trans-European transport network; policy failure; path dependence; mixed method; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : There is a trans-European transport network policy on the supranational level that aims to connect Europe with efficient, sustainable, safe and economically viable cross-national transport infrastructure. Because of this, one could expect EU funding to focus on rail infrastructure, as it has proven to be a low polluting, cost effective and an efficient mode of cross-national transport. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effects of automation in railway on the capacity : At the example of the S-Bahn Stuttgart

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Tim Niku Pourian; [2023]
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    Abstract : Passenger numbers in rail transportation and the need for transportation of goods hasbeen rising over the last years. After a breakdown during the years of the pandemicthe need for transportation on rail has almost recovered and numbers are rising again. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improved Bridge Load Capacity via Dynamic Train-Track-Bridge Interaction : Assessing the dynamic amplification factor caused by measured track irregularities for rail freight transport

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Muhannad Asaad; [2023]
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    Abstract : The carbon impact of transportation is large and requires sustainable solutions. With expected population growth, rail transportation plays a vital role in facilitating a greener Europe. The expansion of the rail infrastructure is therefore of essential importance for future challenges. READ MORE