Versatile, Efficient and Long Wagon for Intermodal Transport in Europe
Versatile, Efficient and Long Wagon for Intermodal Transport in Europe
Author(s): Peter Fabian, Juraj Gerlici, Jaroslav Masek, Peter MartonSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Žilinská univerzita v Žilině
Keywords: Rail freight; intermodal transport; wagon concept development; multipurpose wagon platform; longer and lighter wagon; dead weight reduction; efficiency of wagon use; capacity increase; market needs;
Summary/Abstract: This contribution describes the efforts of the multidisciplinary team of University of Zilina in answering the EC FP7 Call for project proposals FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 SST.2010.2.1-1: Fast implementation of innovative/effective rail technologies to improve rail freight services. The results of the project “VEL-Wagon - Versatile, Efficient and Long Wagon for Intermodal Transport in Europe“, approved under the grant No. 265610 should be a key milestone for the efficiency of intermodal freight wagons, since it demonstrated that fewer elements and less dead weight can result in the same or even better transport output, saving material, energy, environment and thus provide more efficient means for transport.
Journal: Komunikácie - vedecké listy Žilinskej univerzity v Žiline
- Issue Year: 15/2013
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 118-123
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English