Essays about: "Rail transportation important"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 31 essays containing the words Rail transportation important.

  1. 11. Interoperability Study of the European and Chinese Railway Signalling Systems : Case study in Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Kebron Temedo Tana; [2021]
    Keywords : Chinese Train Control System; European Train Control System; European Rail Traffic Management System; Ethiopian Railway Corporation; Signalling; Chinese Train Control System; European Train Control System; European Rail Traffic Management System; Ethiopian Railway Corporation; Signalsystem;

    Abstract : The railway industry in Ethiopia has been an important way of communication and transportation for a long time. It is a developing sector with many national plans for future investments. However, the current major corridors of Ethio­-Djibouti and Awash­-Weldiya have interoperability issues due to two different signalling systems being used. READ MORE

  3. 12. 1D LIDAR Speed and Motion for the Internet-of-Things : For Railroad Classification Yards

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

    Author : Edward Chancellor; Kasper Oikarinen; [2021]
    Keywords : LIDAR; Trains; Internet of Things; Motion-tracking; Rail transportation; Railroad classification yards.; LIDAR; Tåg; Sakernas internet; Rörelsespårning; Tågtrafik; Rangerbangårdar.;

    Abstract : This thesis is an investigation into the feasibility of one-dimensional Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors for tracking the position and motion of trains on railroad classification yards. Carefully monitoring railway traffic in these areas is important, in order to avoid accidents, optimise logistical operations and hence reduce delays. READ MORE

  4. 13. Passenger Influence on Dwell Time : A Case Study on the Light Rail Transit Line Tvärbanan in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Felix Mir; Fredrik Rahm; [2020]
    Keywords : Dwell Time; Boarding; Alighting; Platform; Light Rail Transit; Public Transportation; Passenger Behavior; Train; Stockholm; Sweden; Uppehållstid; Påstigning; Avstigning; Plattform; Light Rail Transit; Kollektivtrafik; Passagerarbeteenden; Tåg; Stockholm; Sverige;

    Abstract : This thesis conducts research on the light rail transit (LRT)-line Tvärbanan in Stockholm regarding punctuality of dwell time (DT), focusing on the influence passengers have on the mean and the variance of DT. The eight major stops during rush-hours are analyzed through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis. READ MORE

  5. 14. Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Turnouts : A comparison between straight and bent turnouts

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : VASILIKI-ROUMPINI ARGYRI; [2020]
    Keywords : LCC; railways; straight turnouts; bent turnouts; maintenance; failure rate;

    Abstract : In a world with unlimited travel options, railways play a key role in transportation. In order to serve the demand at a satisfactory level, it is important that the infrastructure quality remains high and safe. Maintenance is then the most important aspect of railway infrastructure. READ MORE

  6. 15. Location investigation of a high-speed rail using cost surface analysis: Case study Hässleholm-Lund

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nike Rosenström; [2020]
    Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; high-speed rail; cost surface analysis; protected areas; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The urge for more sustainable and environmental-friendly transportation has never been as high as it is today. The demand will probably continue to increase as the knowledge about climate change continues to widen and as the expectations, of mitigation and adaptation measures, intensifies. READ MORE