European Railway Comparisons: Final Report [PDF]
, 1994 The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds and the British Railways Board (BRB) carried out a major comparative study of Western European railways in the late 1970s (BRB and University of Leeds, 1979).
Garlick, M. +4 more
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Formulating a Strategy for Securing High-Speed Rail in the United States, Research Report 12-03 [PDF]
, 2013 This report presents an analysis of information relating to attacks, attempted attacks, and plots against high-speed rail (HSR) systems. It draws upon empirical data from MTI’s Database of Terrorist and Serious Criminal Attacks Against Public Surface ...
Butterworth, Bruce R. +3 more
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D5.3: Access Charge Final Report. The sustainable freight railway: Designing the freight vehicle – track system for higher delivered tonnage with improved availability at reduced cost (SUSTRAIL) [PDF]
, 2015 Document type ...
Matthews, B, Smith, A, Wheat, PE
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Local Railway Tenders In Italy: The Impossible Competition [PDF]
, 2005 Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies. Faculty of Economics and Business.
Galli, Maurizio, Stanta, Ferdinando
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Powering Future Transport in Scotland: A Review for the Scottish Association for Public Transport [PDF]
, 2019 This report discusses energy costs and emissions associated with transport in Scotland and reviews options for future power sources for different modes of public transport.
Murray-Smith, David J.
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The treachery of strategic decisions. An Actor-Network Theory perspective on the strategic decisions that produce new trains in the UK. [PDF]
The production of new passenger trains can be characterised as a strategic decision, followed by a manufacturing stage. Typically, competing proposals are developed and refined, often over several years, until one emerges as the winner.
King, Michael
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A Position Detection Circuit Design Based on Inductive Metal Determining Principle for EMUs
机车电传动, 2017 In order to solve the mal-operation problem of the mechanical switches on the intercity EMUs head cover and coupler, a new type of inductive sensor and detection circuit was designed based on electromagnetic induction principle, non-contact signal ...
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The Influence of Route Characteristics, Train Design and Maintenance Policy on Wheel Tread Damage, Wheel Life and Costs for Multiple-Unit Trains [PDF]
In the UK, the use of similar vehicle types by a range of privatised operators gives the opportunity to assess the influence of different route conditions and maintenance practices on wheel tread damage, wheelset life and costs.
Bevan, Adam +2 more
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, 2022 The demand for large passenger capacity of intercity EMU leads to a shorter streamlined train head, the demand for small cross section of the intercity/suburban line tunnel leads to a larger blockage ration of the train passing through the tunnel.
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Factors Influencing the Energy Consumption of High Speed Rail and Comparisons with other Modes [PDF]
, 2012 High speed rail is increasingly viewed as an effective solution to the inter-city passenger transportation challenge of the 21st century due to its ability to significantly increase capacity and reduce journey times between city centres.
Watson, Robert
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