Search for dissertations about: "Passenger trains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 swedish dissertations containing the words Passenger trains.

  2. 1. Passenger service times on trains

    Author : Wiktoria Heinz; KTH; []
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  4. 2. Delays and Timetabling for Passenger Trains

    Author : Carl-William Palmqvist; Trafik och väg; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; rail; delay; timetable; train; punctuality; Rail transportation;

    Abstract : Travel by train has increased steadily in Sweden the last 30 years. The pace has been about two to three percent per year, and we now have twice as many passengers. With growing awareness of the changing climate, the pace is increasing further. A problem that affects both passengers and businesses in Sweden is train delays. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dwell time delays for commuter trains : An analysis of the influence of passengers on dwell time delays

    Author : Ruben Kuipers; Trafik och väg; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Dwell time; Passengers; Delays; Trains; Railway; Station; Automatic passenger count data;

    Abstract : The thesis presented here delves into why dwell time delays for commuter trains occur, with a specific focus on the impact of boarding and alighting passengers. The overarching aim is to develop knowledge of how time delays arise to identify and describe potential ways in which dwell time delays can be reduced. READ MORE

  6. 4. Evaluation of passenger train concepts : Methods and results of measuring travellers' preferences in relation to cost

    Author : Karl Kottenhoff; KTH; []
    Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Politicians would like the railways to help to solve futuretransport and environmental problems. People can travel to andfrom work and on business during the day on modern trains whichare faster than any other alternative on journeys ofintermediate length. READ MORE

  7. 5. Energy Optimal Operation of Electric Trains : Development of a Driver Advisory System

    Author : Nima Ghaviha; Erik Dahlquist; Markus Bohlin; Fredrik Wallin; Evert Andersson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

    Abstract : The electric traction system used in trains is the most energy efficient traction system in the transportation sector. Moreover, it has the least NOx and CO2 emissions in comparison to other transportation systems (e.g. busses, passenger cars, airplanes, etc. READ MORE