Essays about: "Rail transportation important"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words Rail transportation important.
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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 SchoolAbstract : 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
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2. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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3. Effects of automation in railway on the capacity : At the example of the S-Bahn Stuttgart
University essay from KTH/TransportplaneringAbstract : 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
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4. Intermodal Freight Transport - Evaluating the Suitability of Future Potential Implementations - A Case Study of Volvo Car Corporation
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Environmental awareness has become increasingly more important for governmental and non-governmental organizations throughout the years, pushing organizations to better their operations with the aim to reduce environmental impact. One of the organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact is Volvo Cars, which, through various organizational improvement efforts, has managed to reach environmental sustainability-related goals. READ MORE
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5. Increased sustainability in boating and leisure craft through re-manufacturing: A case study on a Railactuator
University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Material och tillverkningAbstract : As environmental impact and environmental emissions are an important part of today's society, due to climate change, high demands are placed on material selection, how the product is recycled and how the product is remanufactured. Remanufacturing is by definition to manufacture an old product into a new product Remanufacturing is an important process to get a sustainable life in the industries, this is because of the increased consumption of products and technique that are thrown away near the products end-of-life. READ MORE
