Search for dissertations about: "rail operators"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words rail operators.

  2. 11. Efficiency Implications of Innovations in Administering TransportInfrastructure

    Author : Jan-Eric Nilsson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation is concerned with issues directly and indirectly associated with reform of the way that transport infrastructure is managed. It consists of four separate papers. The dissertation summary also provides a unified framework for the otherwise self-contained papers. In abstract, the papers have the following content. READ MORE

  4. 12. Condition-based maintenance for effective and efficient rolling stock capacity assurance : A study on heavy haul transport in Sweden

    Author : Mikael Palo; Doug Hargreaves; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance Engineering;

    Abstract : All businesses need equipment to deliver services or manufacture goods. Over time, this equipment will degrade, but with proper maintenance, the degradation can be controlled, and failed equipment can be restored to operational status. Run-to-failure maintenance is performed when equipment or systems break down. READ MORE

  5. 13. Wayside Condition Monitoring System for Railway Wheel Profiles : Applications and Performance Assessment

    Author : Matthias Asplund; Uday Kumar; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

    Abstract : The railway is an important mode of transport, due to its environmental friendliness, high safety level, and low energy consumption combined with a high transport capacity, among other factors. The Swedish railway network is old, there has been almost no expansion of the network during the past few decades, and more traffic is expected. READ MORE

  6. 14. Wayside Condition Monitoring Technologies for Railway Systems

    Author : Matthias Asplund; Ulla Juntti; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance Engineering;

    Abstract : The railway is an important mode of transport, due to its environmental friendliness, high safety level, and low energy consumption, among other reasons. Railways provide a sustainable means of transporting a large amount of freight and passengers, in a cost-effective and comfortable way. READ MORE

  7. 15. Green Logistics through Modal Shift - exploring the role of the transport capacity contract

    Author : Fredrik Eng Larsson; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; green logistics; modal shift; mode choice; capacity management; supply chain contracting; intermodal transport;

    Abstract : Among policy-makers in Europe the modal shift - a shift från polluting modes of freight transport to less polluting modes - has been a popular suggestion for reducing CO2-emissions of transportation. In particular, intermodal road-rail solutions, where a combination of road and rail transport is utilized to move trailers and containers, have been stressed as an important measure to reach de desired reduction in emissions. READ MORE