Search for dissertations about: "railway maintenance cost"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words railway maintenance cost.

2. 1. Reforming a publicly owned monopoly : costs and incentives in railway maintenance

   Author : Kristofer Odolinski; Jan-Eric Nilsson; Andrew Smith; Lars Hultkrantz; Marc Ivaldi; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Railway track; Maintenance; Contract; Incentive reward ; Competition; Cost; Quality; Economic efficiency; J01 Railway: Railway track; J01 Railway: Railway track; J13 Railway: Economics; J13 Railway: Economics; Economics;

   Abstract : The railway system is often considered to be an industry where a monopoly occurs “naturally”, which can explain the public ownership and the use of regulations. However, railways in Europe have been subject to reforms during the last three decades. READ MORE

4. 2. Exploring Public Procurement of Swedish Railway Infrastructure Maintenance

   Author : Jens Aldenlöv; Bjarne Bergquist; Tina Karrbom Gustavsson; Per Erik Eriksson; Henrik Eriksson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Public Procurement; Railway Maintenance; Supply Chain Management; Contract Design; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology Management;

   Abstract : In 2002, Sweden started to outsource its railway infrastructure maintenance. Through gradual exposure (i.e. outsourcing one contract area at a time), the Swedish Transport Administration has developed its competence of being a client towards its contractors. READ MORE

5. 3. Data-driven models for railway track geometry maintenance

   Author : Hamid Khajehei; Alireza Ahmadi; John Andrews; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Data-driven models; degradation; maintenance; tamping; track geometry; planning and scheduling; railway infrastructure; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

   Abstract : Railways are currently experiencing higher demands on safety, infrastructure performance, network capacity and service quality, etc. As a result, a high level of track availability, service quality and infrastructure robustness against unexpected events is required, at reduced cost, to meet the demands. READ MORE

6. 4. Cost-effective maintenance of railway track geometry : a shift from safety limits to maintenance limits

   Author : Iman Arasteh Khouy; Peter Veit; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance Engineering;

   Abstract : Railway infrastructure is a complex system which comprises different subsystems. Long life span is one of the important aspects of this prime mode of transport. However, the useful life of its assets is highly dependent on the maintenance and renewal strategy used during the assets’ life cycle. READ MORE

7. 5. Leveraging Data-Driven and Alignment Techniques for Optimal Railway Track Maintenance Scheduling

   Author : Mahdi Khosravi; Alireza Ahmadi; Uday Kumar; Iman Soleimanmeigouni; Anders Ekberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Railway tracks; degradation; maintenance; tamping; track geometry; planning and scheduling; alignment; Operation and Maintenance Engineering; Drift och underhållsteknik;

   Abstract : The railway infrastructure plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and poverty alleviation. Over time, these infrastructures deteriorate due to aging and usage, compromising their functionality. Given their crucial socioeconomic significance and vast scale, ensuring their functionality and availability is paramount. READ MORE