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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
General
Introduction to Sustainable Transportation System
Rail and Road Transportation
Sustainable Rail Fuel Production from Biomass
1 Introduction
2 Energy Supply and Demand in the Transport Sector
2.1 Environmental Impact Legislation
3 Energy in the Railway Sector
3.1 Biofuels Contribution
4 Current Status and Future Perspectives in the Railway Sector
5 Conclusion
References
Automatic Speed Control of Heavy-Haulers Trains
1 Introduction
2 Model of Automatic Speed Control System
3 Assessment of the Quality of Freight Train Speed Control
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
A Study on the Strength Analysis of Interior Plate for Rolling-Type Gangway of Urban Railroad Vehicle
1 Introduction
2 Mechanical Property Testing of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
2.1 Manufacture of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
2.2 Specimens for Measuring Mechanical Properties
2.3 Tests on Mechanical Properties of Interior Plate
3 Strength Analysis of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
3.1 EN 16286-1 Load Requirements for Interior Plates for Gangways
3.2 Structural Analysis of Interior Plate According to Load Requirements
4 Conclusion
References
Operation and Patronage Dynamics of the Lagos Shuttle Train Services, Lagos, Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Literature Underpinnings
2.1 Rail Transport Operation Dynamics
2.2 Rail Transport Patronage Dynamics
2.3 Rail Transport Operation and Patronage in Nigeria
2.4 Empirical Studies on Rail Transport Operation and Patronage
3 Methodology
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Sampling Procedure
3.3 Survey Instruments
3.4 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussion of Findings
4.1 Profiles of Operators of Lagos Shuttle Train
4.2 Socio-economic Characteristics of Passengers
4.3 Operation and Patronage Dynamics
5 Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
References
Linear Motor-Based High-Speed Rail Transit System: A Sustainable Approach
1 Introduction
2 High-Speed Rail as a Traction System
2.1 Rolling Stock Formation
2.2 General Power Circuit of Electric Multiple Units
2.3 Operation and Maintenance Routing of High-Speed System
3 Advancements Achieved for Betterment of High-Speed Rail Technology
3.1 Advancements in Power Electronic Transformer Technology
3.2 Advancements in Power Converter Drive
3.3 Advancements in Power Electronic Devices
3.4 Advancements in Energy Storage Systems
3.5 Advancements in Maintenance Technology
3.6 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Body Material
3.7 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Body Shape
3.8 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Bogie
3.9 Advancements in Traction Motors
4 Development of Linear Motor-Propelled Rail Technology
4.1 Magnetic Levitation
4.2 Linear Propulsion
4.3 Guidance
4.4 Contactless Power Supply
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
General
Introduction to Sustainable Transportation System
Rail and Road Transportation
Sustainable Rail Fuel Production from Biomass
1 Introduction
2 Energy Supply and Demand in the Transport Sector
2.1 Environmental Impact Legislation
3 Energy in the Railway Sector
3.1 Biofuels Contribution
4 Current Status and Future Perspectives in the Railway Sector
5 Conclusion
References
Automatic Speed Control of Heavy-Haulers Trains
1 Introduction
2 Model of Automatic Speed Control System
3 Assessment of the Quality of Freight Train Speed Control
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
A Study on the Strength Analysis of Interior Plate for Rolling-Type Gangway of Urban Railroad Vehicle
1 Introduction
2 Mechanical Property Testing of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
2.1 Manufacture of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
2.2 Specimens for Measuring Mechanical Properties
2.3 Tests on Mechanical Properties of Interior Plate
3 Strength Analysis of Rolling-Type Interior Plate
3.1 EN 16286-1 Load Requirements for Interior Plates for Gangways
3.2 Structural Analysis of Interior Plate According to Load Requirements
4 Conclusion
References
Operation and Patronage Dynamics of the Lagos Shuttle Train Services, Lagos, Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Literature Underpinnings
2.1 Rail Transport Operation Dynamics
2.2 Rail Transport Patronage Dynamics
2.3 Rail Transport Operation and Patronage in Nigeria
2.4 Empirical Studies on Rail Transport Operation and Patronage
3 Methodology
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Sampling Procedure
3.3 Survey Instruments
3.4 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussion of Findings
4.1 Profiles of Operators of Lagos Shuttle Train
4.2 Socio-economic Characteristics of Passengers
4.3 Operation and Patronage Dynamics
5 Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
References
Linear Motor-Based High-Speed Rail Transit System: A Sustainable Approach
1 Introduction
2 High-Speed Rail as a Traction System
2.1 Rolling Stock Formation
2.2 General Power Circuit of Electric Multiple Units
2.3 Operation and Maintenance Routing of High-Speed System
3 Advancements Achieved for Betterment of High-Speed Rail Technology
3.1 Advancements in Power Electronic Transformer Technology
3.2 Advancements in Power Converter Drive
3.3 Advancements in Power Electronic Devices
3.4 Advancements in Energy Storage Systems
3.5 Advancements in Maintenance Technology
3.6 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Body Material
3.7 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Body Shape
3.8 Advancements in High-Speed Rail Bogie
3.9 Advancements in Traction Motors
4 Development of Linear Motor-Propelled Rail Technology
4.1 Magnetic Levitation
4.2 Linear Propulsion
4.3 Guidance
4.4 Contactless Power Supply