Railway Transportation Systems

Railway Transportation Systems
Author: Christos N. Pyrgidis
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2016-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1498788157

Incorporates More Than 25 Years of Research and ExperienceRailway Transportation Systems: Design, Construction and Operation presents a comprehensive overview of railway passenger and freight transport systems, from design through to construction and operation. It covers the range of railway passenger systems, from conventional and high speed inter

Railway Transportation in South Asia

Railway Transportation in South Asia
Author: Saptarshi Mitra
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2021-08-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030768783

This book discusses policy instruments for sustainable infrastructure developments. Railways are one of the most important developmental instruments of a region, province, or country. They play a crucial role in economic development, urban growth, urban mobility, regional susceptibility, market integration, and world trade. Railways are an integral part of regional and urban development, both in terms of freight and passenger transport. By offering case studies from various regions and cities in South Asia, this book examines the evolution of railway transportation and the impact of these infrastructure projects on regional and urban development. It examines the interactions between evolving infrastructures and competing demands and considers the negative and positive externalities of railway transportation for people, places, and locations. The contributions analyze issues such as network infrastructure planning and technological development, passenger mobility and satisfaction, vulnerability to environmental impacts, and cross-border trade.

Electrical Railway Transportation Systems

Electrical Railway Transportation Systems
Author: Morris Brenna
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2018-02-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119386810

Allows the reader to deepen their understanding of various technologies for both fixed power supply installations of railway systems and for railway rolling stock This book explores the electric railway systems that play a crucial role in the mitigation of congestion and pollution caused by road traffic. It is divided into two parts: the first covering fixed power supply systems, and the second concerning the systems for railway rolling stock. In particular, after a historical introduction to the framework of technological solutions in current use, the authors investigate electrification systems for the power supply of rail vehicles, trams, and subways. Electrical Railway Transportation Systems explores the direct current systems used throughout the world for urban and suburban transport, which are also used in various countries for regional transport. It provides a study of alternating current systems, whether for power supply frequency or for special railway frequency, that are used around the world for the electrification of railway lines, long-distance lines, and high-speed lines. In addition, this resource: Analyzes multiple railway systems from a theoretical and realizable vantage point, with particular regard to functionality, electromagnetic compatibility, and interferences with other electrical systems Studies electric traction railway vehicles, presenting various types of drives and auxiliary devices currently in circulation Discusses solutions employed to ensure interoperability of vehicles that run along lines powered by different systems (e.g., DC and AC, at different frequencies) Electrical Railway Transportation Systems is an ideal text for graduate students studying the subject as well as for industry professionals working in the field.

Railway Transportation Systems and Engineering

Railway Transportation Systems and Engineering
Author: Callen Lucas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781632409317

Railways transportation is the means of transfer of passengers and goods using railway systems. It is the safest mode of transit. A railways system is a complex form of engineering. Each system has two major components- the rolling stock or locomotives, and the rail tracks along with their supporting structures and ancillary buildings. Railway signalling is an essential aspect of railway transportation. Railway transportation engineering is responsible for the design, construction and operation of rail transport systems. It encompasses the design and implementation of train control systems, railway systems engineering, control and railway engineering, etc. Efficient railway transportation ensures the continuation of functional supply chain and population mobility. Railway reliability is threatened by an aging infrastructure, security threats, increasing freight costs and inadequate capacity, research in railways transportation systems and engineering is most pertinent in today's scenario. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different railway transportation systems, and their engineering. It covers in detail some existing theories and innovative concepts revolving around railway transportation. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.

Rail Transport—Systems Approach

Rail Transport—Systems Approach
Author: Aleksander Sładkowski
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2017-03-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319515020

This book shows how the systems approach is employed by scientists in various countries to solve specific problems concerning railway transport. In particular, the book describes the experiences of scientists from Romania, Germany, the Czech Republic, the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland. For many of these countries there is a problem with the historical differences between the railways. In particular, there are railways with different rail gauges, with different signaling and communication systems, with different energy supplies and, finally, with different political systems, which are reflected in the different approaches to the management of railway economies. The book’s content is divided into two main parts, the first of which provides a systematic analysis of individual means of providing and maintaining rail transport. In turn, the second part addresses infrastructure and management development, with particular attention to security issues. Though primarily written for professionals involved in various problems concerning railway transport, the book will also benefit manufacturers, railway technical staff, managers, and students with transport specialties, as well as a wide range of readers interested in learning more about the current state of transport in different countries.

Railway Transportation

Railway Transportation
Author: S. Ponnuswamy
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Railroad engineering
ISBN: 9781842656853

RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION is an up-to-date presentation of essential features of railways with special emphasis on the engineering aspects. The coverage includes all aspects of the railway route planning, different forms of traction. It includes details of design, construction and maintenance of the basic railway infrastructure comprising track and structures, stations and yards and basics of signaling and electric traction. As a special feature, it covers the basic details of different systems of train running and train operation planning, implementation and monitoring. It also covers details of modernization on railways, Metro rail planning and construction, High Speed railways and Safety on railways.

The Railway Track and Its Long Term Behaviour

The Railway Track and Its Long Term Behaviour
Author: Konstantinos Tzanakakis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2013-01-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642360513

A proper quality of a track and other infrastructure objects represents a basic requirement for train safety and punctuality. Most of the physical systems and their components deteriorate over time. This affects performance and may lead to failures. Albert Einstein said, “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” Only if we understand how the whole system works, taking into account its imperfections and how they influence its quality and performance will we be able to learn the rules of the game and “play better.” The book provides the readers with the necessary functional knowledge of track behaviour and comprehensively covers the function of the various track components, their interaction as elements of the track system, as well as the interaction of the track with railway vehicles. By presenting important tools for a deep understanding of track-behaviour this book aims to be a reference guide for infrastructure managers and to help them to find ways improving track quality for optimum long-term behaviour.

Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering

Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering
Author: Rai, B. Umesh
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 693
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522500855

The rail-based transit system is a popular public transportation option, not just with members of the public but also with policy makers looking to install a form of convenient and rapid travel. Even for moving bulk freight long distances, a rail-based system is the most sustainable transportation system currently available. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering presents the latest research on next-generation public transportation infrastructures. Emphasizing a diverse set of topics related to rail-based transportation such as funding issues, policy design, traffic planning and forecasting, and engineering solutions, this comprehensive publication is an essential resource for transportation planners, engineers, policymakers, and graduate-level engineering students interested in uncovering research-based solutions, recommendations, and examples of modern rail transportation systems.

Getting There

Getting There
Author: Stephen B. Goddard
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 382
Release: 1996-11-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780226300436

From the glory days of the railroad to today's gridlocked, six-lane highway, Getting There dramatizes America's shift from rail to road transportation, how it has robbed Americans of the choice of travel options enjoyed by Europeans, and why it threatens the nation's economic future. Stephen B. Goddard reveals how government joined automakers and roadbuilders to nearly destroy the rails, and why the 21st century will witness high-tech remedies and a railroad resurgence.

Principles of Railway Location and Design

Principles of Railway Location and Design
Author: Sirong Yi
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2017-10-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128134887

Principles of Railway Location and Design examines classification and classing methods of railway networks and expresses theories and methods of railway route selection and design. Railway networks represent modal transfer, which significantly alleviates traffic congestion and pollution The book introduces capacity enhancing methods for existing railways and implementation plans and technical conditions for improving existing passenger railways, building new high speed railways and developing heavy haul railways. The book covers ten areas of unfavorable geological conditions including slide areas, debris flow areas and earthquake areas. Practical solutions with detailed presentations have been provided. This valuable reference book summarizes and extracts the high speed railway route selection design. The book covers basic principles and methods by referring to research data of high speed railway technology in China and other countries, as well as engineering practice data. - Provides classification and classing methods of railway networks, integrated with principles and methods of railway route selection and design - Describes enhancing methods for existing railways, and an implementation plan for existing passenger railways, new high speed railways and heavy haul railways - Presents route selection principles and methods for regions with bad geological conditions, including landslide, debris flow and earthquake