Sustainable Rail Transport (eBook)

Proceedings of RailNewcastle Talks 2016

Marin Marinov (Herausgeber)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2018
X, 247 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-58643-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This edited monograph presents the selected papers from RailNewcastle 2016, being held in Newcastle UK, June 2016. The collected papers focus on railway research, including topics such as rail operations, engineering, logistics, communication systems and safety. The target audience primarily comprises researchers and experts in the field of railway engineering, but the paper collection may also be beneficial for graduate students alike.

Inhalt

Preface 6
Contents 9
1 Sustainable Rail Transport 11
1.1 Introduction 11
References 14
2 Rail Operations and Energy Management 16
2.1 Motivation and Introduction 16
2.2 Influence Levels for Traffic Management in Rail 17
2.2.1 Types of Conflicts on Different Influence Levels 17
2.2.2 Traffic Management Cycle 19
2.2.2.1 Objectives 20
2.2.2.2 Timetable and Operation Planning 20
2.2.2.3 Status Detection 21
2.2.2.4 Status Prediction 21
2.2.2.5 Conflict Detection 22
2.2.2.6 Conflict Solution 23
2.2.2.7 Implementation 23
2.2.2.8 Customer Information 24
2.2.2.9 Data 24
2.2.2.10 Quality Control 25
2.3 Energy-Saving Methods 25
2.3.1 Effects of Train Driving Methods 25
2.3.2 Effective Use of Traction and Braking Forces 27
2.3.3 Potential Effects of Driving Style on Energy Consumption 28
2.3.4 Potential Effects of Driving Style on Travelling Time 28
2.3.5 Vehicles and Fixed Installations Design Affecting Energy Consumption 29
2.3.6 Energy-Saving Criteria in Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 30
2.4 Driver Advisory Systems (DAS) for Energy-Efficient Driving 31
2.4.1 Motivation for DAS 31
2.4.2 DAS on Different Influence Levels 31
2.4.2.1 Overview 31
2.4.2.2 One Train Level 32
2.4.2.3 One Operator Level 33
2.4.2.4 One Network Level 34
2.4.3 Driving Advices 34
2.4.4 Examples and Experiences 35
2.4.5 Results for DAS 36
2.5 Conclusions 36
References 37
3 Optimisation of Business Processes and Services in the Rail Transport Market from Two Points of View: Economic Efficiency and Management 40
3.1 Introduction 40
3.2 Rail Transport Markets 40
3.2.1 Quantification of the Supply and Demand in the Rail Transport Market 41
3.2.2 Factors that Influence the Demand for Rail Transport Services 42
3.3 Economic Efficiency of Rail Services 45
3.3.1 Economic Efficiency of Rail Freight Transport 45
3.3.2 Economic Efficiency of Rail Passenger Transport 48
3.4 Modelling the Influence of Train Parameters on the Cost of the Railway Infrastructure and Energy in Rail Passenger Transport in the Conditions of the Slovak Republic 49
3.5 Conclusion 52
Acknowledgements 52
References 53
4 Infrastructure Access Charges 54
4.1 Introduction 54
4.2 Legal Basis of Infrastructure Charges 55
4.3 Network Statement and Its Subsections 57
4.4 Case Study 59
4.4.1 Passenger Transport 63
4.4.2 Freight Transport 64
4.4.3 Analysis of Relation Between IAC and GDP 65
4.5 Conclusion 66
References 67
5 Interior Train Design of Commuter Trains: Standing Seats, and Consideration for Persons with Reduced Mobility 68
5.1 Introduction 68
5.2 Standing Seats 71
5.2.1 Nominal Design 71
5.2.1.1 Manufacturing 72
5.2.1.2 Passenger Density 72
5.2.1.3 Seat Layout 72
5.2.2 Human Factors 74
5.2.3 Interior Space Design for Persons with Reduced Mobility 74
5.2.3.1 Background 74
5.2.3.2 Wheelchair Occupant Crash Dynamics 77
5.2.3.3 PRM Human Factors 78
5.2.3.4 Direction of Travel 79
5.2.3.5 Wheelchair Characteristics 79
5.2.3.6 Wheelchair Securement and Occupant Restraints 79
5.2.3.7 Law and Legislation 80
5.2.3.8 Secondary Collision Objects and Occupant Proximity 80
5.2.3.9 Overall Design of Wheelchair Space 82
5.3 Conclusion 83
References 84
6 Railway Applications for Monitoring and Tracking Systems 85
6.1 Introduction 85
6.2 Systems for Real-Time Monitoring of Railway Vehicles 86
6.2.1 Overview of Monitoring Systems 86
6.2.2 Integrated Technologies for Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and Predictive Maintenance (PM) 90
6.3 Satellite and Communication Systems for Real-Time Tracking of Railway Assets 92
6.3.1 Overview of Satellite Tracing Applications in Rail 92
6.3.2 GNSS Technologies for Rail Applications 94
6.3.2.1 Rail Application of Satellite Tracking Case Study: SPARTACUS Project 95
6.4 Conclusions and Way Forward 97
References 99
7 Baggage Handling 100
7.1 Introduction 100
7.2 Data Base 101
7.3 Luggage Volume 102
7.4 Luggage Accommodation 104
7.4.1 Passenger Behaviour 104
7.4.2 Possibilities for Accommodation 106
7.5 Consequences of Unsuitable Luggage Accommodation Possibilities 107
7.5.1 Passenger Boarding and Deboarding Time 107
7.5.2 Occupancy Rate 108
7.5.3 Operating Efficiency 109
7.5.4 Safety 110
7.6 Fundamental Planning Errors 110
7.7 Baggage Services 111
7.7.1 Interest in Baggage Services 112
7.7.2 Willingness to Pay 113
7.7.3 Reasons for not Using the System 114
7.7.4 Discussion and Findings o?n Baggage Services 115
7.8 Conclusions 118
References 118
8 Aspects of Rail Infrastructure Design 120
8.1 Introduction 120
8.1.1 Direct Rail Fastening 120
8.1.2 Rail Fastening of K-Type 121
8.1.3 Rail Fastening of Skl-Type 123
8.1.4 Rail Fastening of SB-Type 123
8.2 Justification for the Choice of Research Subject and Project Goal 125
8.3 Specification of Rail Fastenings of SB-3 Type 127
8.4 Geometrical Model of Rail Fastening 129
8.5 Finite Elements Model of Rail Fastening Components 129
8.6 Strength Analysis with the Phenomenon of Contact 145
8.7 Results 148
8.8 Conclusions 151
References 152
9 Improving Integrated Travel Planning by Enhancing Travel Planning Model with Rail Station Data 153
9.1 Introduction 153
9.2 Project “Mobile” 154
9.3 Travel Support Platform 155
9.3.1 Global and Local Localization 156
9.3.1.1 Assisted GPS 156
9.3.2 Precise User Location 156
9.3.2.1 BLE Beacons 156
9.3.2.2 RFID 157
9.4 Markers for Long-Distance Detection 158
9.5 User Interaction 159
9.5.1 User Interface 159
9.5.2 Wearable Gadget 160
9.5.3 Augmented Reality 163
9.6 Personalized Advices and Travel Planning 164
9.6.1 Characteristics 164
9.6.2 Dimensions and Penalty 166
9.6.3 Implementation 168
9.6.4 Limitations 169
9.7 Navigation in Metro Stations 169
9.7.1 Challenges for Navigation 169
9.7.2 Requirements 170
9.7.3 Linking Global and Local Navigation 170
9.8 Conclusion 173
Acknowledgements 173
References 173
10 Innovation in Rail Freight and Interchanges (or How to Stop Rail Freight Hitting the Buffers) 175
10.1 Introduction 175
10.2 Innovation within the Rail Freight Sector 177
10.3 Case Studies 181
10.3.1 TruckTrain® 181
10.3.2 TopHat® 184
10.4 Rail Freight Terminals and Strategic Rail Freight Interchanges 187
10.5 Reshaping the Network for High Value: UK Study 188
10.6 Potential Impact Analysis 191
10.6.1 East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange 193
10.6.2 Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange 194
10.6.3 Rail Central Interchange 194
10.6.4 West Midlands Interchange 194
10.7 Conclusion 195
References 196
11 Multimodal, Intermodal and Terminals 199
11.1 Introduction and Scope 199
11.2 Rail Freight Terminals: Definitions and Assets Typologies 200
11.3 Assessment of Performances: Methods and Models 200
11.3.1 Analytical Methods 201
11.3.2 Simulation Model 202
11.4 Identification of Key Performance Indicators 204
11.5 Security Challenges in Port Rail Terminal Operation 205
11.6 Regulation Framework on Port Security 206
11.7 Relevant Security Issues: Preventing and Mitigating Measures 209
11.7.1 Technology 209
11.7.2 Security in Intermodal Terminals 210
11.7.3 Possible Security Measures 211
11.8 Closing Remarks 211
Reference 212
12 Rail Marketing, Jobs and Public Engagement 213
12.1 Introduction 213
12.2 Marketing Mix in a Rail Context 214
12.3 Targeting Rail Customers 216
12.4 Targeting Rail Talents from the Sector 217
12.5 Targeting Talents from Outside of the Rail Sector 220
12.6 Skills and Jobs for Rail 223
12.7 Conclusions 229
Acknowledgements 229
References 229
13 New Technologies and ITS for Rail 231
13.1 Introduction to ITS 231
13.2 Digital Railway 233
13.3 ITS for Road and Inland Waterways 234
13.4 ITS for Rail 235
13.5 ERTMS 237
13.6 Smart Mobility 240
13.7 Mobility as a Service 242
13.8 Cloudification 243
13.9 Gamification 244
13.10 Data Mining 245
13.11 Big Data 246
13.12 Network of Sensors 247
13.13 Internet of Things 248
13.14 Data Exchange 249
13.15 Implementation 250
13.16 Conclusions 251
References 252

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.7.2017
• Reihe/Serie: Lecture Notes in Mobility
• Reihe/Serie: Lecture Notes in Mobility
• Zusatzinfo: X, 247 p. 145 illus., 139 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Logistik / Produktion
• Schlagworte: Advanced railway design • RailNewcastle Talks 2016 • railway engineering • Railway freight transport • Railway signalling and operations • Vehicle Safety
• ISBN-10: 3-319-58643-2 / 3319586432
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-58643-4 / 9783319586434