Search for dissertations about: "train operations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words train operations.

2. 1. Challenges with Driverless and Unattended Train Operations

   Author : Emil Jansson; Oskar Fröidh; Nils O.E. Olsson; Ingrid Johansson; Carl-William Palmqvist; Olov Lindfeldt; Ronghui Liu; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Railway; Automatic train operation; Driverless trains; Train driver; Roles; Automation challenges; Human senses; Trackside sensors; Transportsystem; Transport Systems; Transportvetenskap; Transport Science;

   Abstract : Demand for transportation continues to increase, for both freight and passenger services. One of the most energy-efficient modes of transportation is rail. One solution to increase the attractiveness of rail transport is to introduce automatic train operation (ATO) with a high grade of automation (GoA). READ MORE

4. 2. Train Based Automated Inspection for Railway Fastening System

   Author : Praneeth Chandran; Matti Rantatalo; Rolf Dollevoet; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Rail fastening system; clamps; visual inspection; differential eddy current sensor; machine learning; anomaly detection; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

   Abstract : Rail transportation is a sustainable mode of transportation and is a key enabler of the socio-economic development of modern society through passenger and freight services. Growth in overall transport demand has led to railways experiencing higher demand on operational capacity, service quality, and safety. READ MORE

5. 3. Concurrent planning of railway maintenance windows and train services

   Author : Tomas Lidén; Jan Lundgren; Martin Joborn; Dennis Huisman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : Efficiency in public and freight transportation systems is of great importance for a society. Railways can other high capacity and relatively low environmental impact, but require that several technical systems are tuned and operate well. Specifically there is a tight interdependency between infrastructure and trains. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards concurrent planning of railway maintenance and train services

   Author : Tomas Lidén; Jan Lundgren; Martin Joborn; Ann-Brith Strömberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : Efficiency in the public and freight transportation systems is of crucial importance for a society. Railways can offer high capacity and relatively low environmental impact, but require that several technical systems are tuned and operate well. READ MORE

7. 5. Methods for Capacity Allocation in Deregulated Railway Markets

   Author : Abderrahman Ait Ali; Jonas Eliasson; Anders Peterson; Maria Börjesson; Yves Crozet; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; railway capacity; capacity allocation; train timetable; cost benefit analysis; deregulated market; spårkapacitet; kapacitetstilldelning; tågtidtabell; samhällsekonomisk analys; avreglerad marknad;

   Abstract : Faced with increasing challenges, railways around Europe have recently undergone major reforms aiming to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the railway sector. New market structures such as vertical separation, deregulation and open access can allow for reduced public expenditures, increased market competition, and more efficient railway systems. READ MORE