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A Worldwide State-of-the-Art Analysis for Bus Rapid Transit: Looking for the Success Formula [PDF]
, 2015 This paper’s intended contribution, in terms of providing an additional angle in the existing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) state-of-the-art knowledge spectrum, is a dual one.
Karlsson, MariAnne, Nikitas, Alexandros
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Shock and Vibration, 2021 In view of the coexistence of wheel profile wear (WPW) and wheel diameter difference (WDD) on an actual subway line, a dynamic analysis method based on coupling between WPW and equivalent in-phase WDD was proposed. Based on the measurements from a subway
H. X. Li +5 more
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Full-Scale Model Test of Subway Contact Channel under Mechanical Construction
Applied Sciences, 2023 The mechanical construction method for a subway contact channel has the advantages of a short construction period and high safety, and is more and more being applied in coastal soft-soil areas. In order to explore the suitability of this method in inland
Liping Fan +6 more
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User Perception on Urban Light Rail Transit [PDF]
Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2019 Public transport is a shared passenger transport service available for public use. Increased population is accompanied by the increased demand for private vehicles. The exponential growth in the number of private vehicles will result in negative impacts such as air pollution, excessive noise, and traffic congestion. Additionally, customers’ perceptions
Phoong, Seuk Yen +3 more
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Design of Traction Calculation and Simulation Platform for Urban Rail Transit
Chengshi guidao jiaotong yanjiu［Objective］ At the initial stage of urban rail transit projects, it is essential to design a traction calculation simulation platform to accurately evaluate the operational indicators of the signaling system and meet engineering requirements.
GENG Peng, LIU Xia, YUAN Chongyang
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Rails Won't Save America [PDF]
, 2008 Rising gas prices and concerns about greenhouse gases have stimulated calls to build more rail transit lines in urban areas, increase subsidies to Amtrak, and construct a large-scale intercity high-speed rail system. These megaprojects will cost hundreds
Randal O'Toole
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Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Satellite remote sensing is among the most significant modern methodologies supporting field archaeology. In addition to its efficiency in identifying archaeological sites, remote sensing offers a safe and cost‐effective approach in conflict zones.
Amal Al Kassem +5 more
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Safety Envelope Management Method for Marshaled Trains Based on Time Delay Protection
Chengshi guidao jiaotong yanjiu[Objective] In flexible marshaled trains, the communication delay between the master railcar, subordinate railcar and ZC (zone controller) exhibits asynchrony, leading to potential issues such as overlapping, misalignment, and discontinuity in the safety
Peng GENG, Peng ZHAO, Yuwei NIE
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Sensors, 2023 The rapid development of cities in recent years has increased the operational pressure of rail vehicles, and due to the characteristics of rail vehicles, including harsh operating environment, frequent starting and braking, resulting in rails and wheels ...
Zihang Xu +4 more
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Passenger Flows in Underground Railway Stations and Platforms, MTI Report 12-43 [PDF]
, 2015 Urban rail systems are designed to carry large volumes of people into and out of major activity centers. As a result, the stations at these major activity centers are often crowded with boarding and alighting passengers, resulting in passenger ...
Loukaitou-Sideris, Anastasia +2 more
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