European High Speed Rail – an Easy Way to Connect
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Bruno Lasserre Président De L’Autorité De La Concurrence
’Autorité de la concurrence veille au maintien d’un terrain de jeu concurrentiel ouvert et équitable, au plus grand bénéfice des entreprises, appelées à donner le meilleur d’elles-mêmes, et des utilisateurs, qui jouissent d’une offre variée, innovante et conforme à leurs besoins. Dans le cadre de cette mission, le secteur des transports fait depuis longtemps l’objet d’une attention particulière, par l’importance des enjeux qu’il revêt, en termes de mo - bilité, d’aménagement du territoire ou de compétitivité de notre tissu industriel, mais également par la multiplicité des questions de concurrence qu’il suscite. Les dépenses de transport sont en outre contraintes, que l’on soit en milieu rural ou en milieu urbain et pèsent de ce fait dans le budget des ménages. À l’instar d’autres industries de réseau, les transports ont connu ces dernières décen - nies des mutations importantes à mesure que le secteur s’est ouvert à la concurrence. Diversification des opérateurs historiques, séparation entre la gestion du réseau et Ll’exploitation des services qui ont vocation à s’y déployer, respect des missions de service public et/ou de service universel face au risque d’ “écrémage” : autant de sujets sur lesquels l’Autorité a été conduite à se prononcer en mobilisant l’ensemble de ses compétences, contentieuses, consultatives et de contrôle des concentrations. Par ailleurs, à la différence des autres industries de réseau d’envergure nationale ayant été libéralisées, comme l’énergie ou les télécommunications, le secteur des transports n’a fait l’objet que tardivement d’une régulation indépendante. -
Signalling on the High-Speed Railway Amsterdam–Antwerp
Computers in Railways XI 243 Towards interoperability on Northwest European railway corridors: signalling on the high-speed railway Amsterdam–Antwerp J. H. Baggen, J. M. Vleugel & J. A. A. M. Stoop Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Abstract The high-speed railway Amsterdam (The Netherlands)–Antwerp (Belgium) is nearly completed. As part of a TEN-T priority project it will connect to major metropolitan areas in Northwest Europe. In many (European) countries, high-speed railways have been built. So, at first sight, the development of this particular high-speed railway should be relatively straightforward. But the situation seems to be more complicated. To run international services full interoperability is required. However, there turned out to be compatibility problems that are mainly caused by the way decision making has taken place, in particular with respect to the choice and implementation of ERTMS, the new European railway signalling system. In this paper major technical and institutional choices, as well as the choice of system borders that have all been made by decision makers involved in the development of the high-speed railway Amsterdam–Antwerp, will be analyzed. This will make it possible to draw some lessons that might be used for future railway projects in Europe and other parts of the world. Keywords: high-speed railway, interoperability, signalling, metropolitan areas. 1 Introduction Two major new railway projects were initiated in the past decade in The Netherlands, the Betuweroute dedicated freight railway between Rotterdam seaport and the Dutch-German border and the high-speed railway between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Dutch-Belgian border to Antwerp (Belgium). -
Robustness of Railway Rolling Stock Speed Calculation Using Ground Vibration Measurements
Heriot-Watt University Research Gateway Robustness of railway rolling stock speed calculation using ground vibration measurements Citation for published version: Kouroussis, G, Connolly, D, Laghrouche, O, Forde, MC, Woodward, PK & Verlinden, O 2015, 'Robustness of railway rolling stock speed calculation using ground vibration measurements', MATEC Web of Conferences, vol. 20, 07002. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20152007002 Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1051/matecconf/20152007002 Link: Link to publication record in Heriot-Watt Research Portal Document Version: Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Published In: MATEC Web of Conferences Publisher Rights Statement: Open access General rights Copyright for the publications made accessible via Heriot-Watt Research Portal is retained by the author(s) and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. Take down policy Heriot-Watt University has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the content in Heriot-Watt Research Portal complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright please contact [email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 26. Sep. 2021 MATEC Web of Conferences 20, 07002 (2015) DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/20152007002 c Owned by the authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2015 Robustness of railway rolling stock speed calculation using ground vibration measurements Georges Kouroussis1,a, David P. Connolly2,b, Omar Laghrouche2,c, Mike C. Forde3,d, Peter Woodward2,e and Olivier Verlinden1,f 1 University of Mons, Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Dynamics and Vibrations, 31 Boulevard Dolez, 7000 Mons, Belgium 2 Heriot-Watt University, Institute for Infrastructure & Environment, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK 3 University of Edinburgh, Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, Alexander Graham Bell Building, Edinburgh EH9 3JF, UK Abstract. -
Pioneering the Application of High Speed Rail Express Trainsets in the United States
Parsons Brinckerhoff 2010 William Barclay Parsons Fellowship Monograph 26 Pioneering the Application of High Speed Rail Express Trainsets in the United States Fellow: Francis P. Banko Professional Associate Principal Project Manager Lead Investigator: Jackson H. Xue Rail Vehicle Engineer December 2012 136763_Cover.indd 1 3/22/13 7:38 AM 136763_Cover.indd 1 3/22/13 7:38 AM Parsons Brinckerhoff 2010 William Barclay Parsons Fellowship Monograph 26 Pioneering the Application of High Speed Rail Express Trainsets in the United States Fellow: Francis P. Banko Professional Associate Principal Project Manager Lead Investigator: Jackson H. Xue Rail Vehicle Engineer December 2012 First Printing 2013 Copyright © 2013, Parsons Brinckerhoff Group Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, mechanical (including photocopying), recording, taping, or information or retrieval systems—without permission of the pub- lisher. Published by: Parsons Brinckerhoff Group Inc. One Penn Plaza New York, New York 10119 Graphics Database: V212 CONTENTS FOREWORD XV PREFACE XVII PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH 3 1.1 Unprecedented Support for High Speed Rail in the U.S. ....................3 1.2 Pioneering the Application of High Speed Rail Express Trainsets in the U.S. .....4 1.3 Research Objectives . 6 1.4 William Barclay Parsons Fellowship Participants ...........................6 1.5 Host Manufacturers and Operators......................................7 1.6 A Snapshot in Time .................................................10 CHAPTER 2 HOST MANUFACTURERS AND OPERATORS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 11 2.1 Overview . 11 2.2 Introduction to Host HSR Manufacturers . 11 2.3 Introduction to Host HSR Operators and Regulatory Agencies . -
Development and Maintenance of Class 395 High-Speed Train for UK High Speed 1
Hitachi Review Vol. 59 (2010), No. 1 39 Development and Maintenance of Class 395 High-speed Train for UK High Speed 1 Toshihiko Mochida OVERVIEW: Hitachi supplied 174 cars to consist of 29 train sets for the Class Naoaki Yamamoto 395 universal AC/DC high-speed trains able to transfer directly between the Kenjiro Goda UK’s existing network and High Speed 1, the country’s first dedicated high- speed railway line. The Class 395 was developed by applying technologies Takashi Matsushita for lighter weight and higher speed developed in Japan to the UK railway Takashi Kamei system based on the A-train concept which features a lightweight aluminum carbody and self-supporting interior module. Hitachi is also responsible for conducting operating trials to verify the reliability and ride comfort of the trains and for providing maintenance services after the trains start operation. The trains, which formally commenced commercial operation in December 2009, are helping to increase the speed of domestic services in Southeast England and it is anticipated that they will have an important role in transporting visitors between venues during the London 2012 Olympic Games. INTRODUCTION for the Eurostar international train which previously HIGH Speed 1 (HS1) is a new 109-km high-speed ran on the UK’s existing railway network. Hitachi railway line linking London to the Channel Tunnel supplied the new Class 395 high-speed train to be able [prior to completion of the whole link, the line was to run on both HS1 and the existing network as part known as the CTRL (Channel Tunnel Rail Link)]. -
Une Interconnexion Des TGV Indispensable Pour Faire Face À La Saturation De La Ligne Actuelle
Depuis plus de 12 ans, le CESER Poitou-Charentes demande et soutient la réalisation indispensable de l'interconnexion de la LGV Atlantique au réseau ferré européen à grande vitesse. Membre de l'association "Interconnexion Sud TGV en Ile-de-France" (120 adhérents dont 12 régions), le CESER Poitou-Charentes se prononce aujourd'hui, dans le cadre de la consultation organisée par la CPDP (Commission particulière du débat public), en faveur d'un projet de ligne nouvelle dédiée aux LGV. Une interconnexion des TGV indispensable pour faire face à la saturation de la ligne actuelle L'interconnexion des LGV au Sud de l'Ile-de-France se fait Malgré la modernisation en cours du réseau sur la ligne actuellement sur la ligne entre Massy et Valenton. C'est le actuelle entre Massy et Valenton, l'augmentation du trafic seul axe de liaison reliant le TGV Atlantique vers Paris et les prévue à l'horizon 2020 ne pourra être absorbée par ce seul autres pays européens. tronçon, sans compter les projets de LGV après 2020. Sur cette ligne, qui compte deux tronçons à voie unique à A ces perspectives s'ajoutent les déplacements de province à Massy et Orly, cohabitent TGV, RER et trains de fret (200 province en augmentation de 8 % par an, contre 4 % pour les trains circulent quotidiennement). déplacements de Province à Paris. Les vitesses moyennes des TGV n'excèdent pas 40 km/h et les retards moyens sont de 14 à 30 minutes. Les prévisions de trafic sur les TGV province/province sont estimées à 6 millions de voyageurs en 2020 contre Au-delà de la saturation du trafic de banlieue, ce tronçon 3,5 millions aujourd'hui, quasiment un doublement d'ici est un véritable goulet d'étranglement pour les voyageurs 2020. -
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Measurement & Monitoring: 22nd Quarterly Literature Update These references have been added to the literature database developed for the Measurement and Monitoring Technologies for the 21st Century (21M2) website. The searchable archive of abstracts is located at http://www.clu-in.org/programs/21m2/litsearch.cfm Accumulation of Organochlorine Pesticides by Semipermeable Membrane Devices Using Composite Complex Liao, Long B. and Xian M. Xiaoa, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China. Chemosphere, Vol 64 No 9, p 1592-1600, Aug 2006 Semipermeable membrane devices have been developed for passive in situ monitoring of organochlorine pesticides in aqueous solution. The device consists of a thin film of neutral lipid triolein enclosed in thin-walled tubing made of composite cellulose acetate (CA) membrane supported by linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and is referred to as a CAPE. Test results indicate that the triolein-CAPE (TCAPE) could accumulate hydrophobic pesticides quickly and efficiently in water. In the lab, uptake equilibrium is reached within 20 h. Some mathematical relationships of TCAPE/water partition coefficient, triolein/water partition coefficient, and octanol/water partition coefficient were developed under laboratory conditions. The device was also tested under field conditions, where the average concentration of pesticides in surface water could be estimated by measuring pesticides concentrations in the device. An Accurate, Precise, and Cost-Effective Method for Measuring Mercury in Production Gas Streams: Method 40 CFR Part 75 App. K Brunette, Robert, Frontier GeoSciences Inc., Seattle, WA. IPEC 2006: 13th Annual International Petroleum Environmental Conference, 17-20 October 2006, San Antonio, TX. [abstract only] The author describes a rugged, accurate, precise and inexpensive sampling and analytical method for measuring mercury in process gas streams. -
Numerical Investigation on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of High-Speed Train Under Turbulent Crosswind
J. Mod. Transport. (2014) 22(4):225–234 DOI 10.1007/s40534-014-0058-7 Numerical investigation on the aerodynamic characteristics of high-speed train under turbulent crosswind Mulugeta Biadgo Asress • Jelena Svorcan Received: 4 March 2014 / Revised: 12 July 2014 / Accepted: 15 July 2014 / Published online: 12 August 2014 Ó The Author(s) 2014. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com Abstract Increasing velocity combined with decreasing model were in good agreement with the wind tunnel data. mass of modern high-speed trains poses a question about Both the side force coefficient and rolling moment coeffi- the influence of strong crosswinds on its aerodynamics. cients increase steadily with yaw angle till about 50° before Strong crosswinds may affect the running stability of high- starting to exhibit an asymptotic behavior. Contours of speed trains via the amplified aerodynamic forces and velocity magnitude were also computed at different cross- moments. In this study, a simulation of turbulent crosswind sections of the train along its length for different yaw flows over the leading and end cars of ICE-2 high-speed angles. The result showed that magnitude of rotating vortex train was performed at different yaw angles in static and in the lee ward side increased with increasing yaw angle, moving ground case scenarios. Since the train aerodynamic which leads to the creation of a low-pressure region in the problems are closely associated with the flows occurring lee ward side of the train causing high side force and roll around train, the flow around the train was considered as moment. -
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Assises du ferroviaire Ouvrir un débat national sur l’avenir du modèle français Jeudi 15 septembre 2011 Sommaire 1. Pourquoi des Assises du ferroviaire ? 2. Un débat national sur l’avenir du modèle ferroviaire français Le ferroviaire français au cœur de l’Europe La gouvernance du système ferroviaire L’économie du ferroviaire La filière ferroviaire française 3. Les Assises du ferroviaire : organisation et calendrier Organisation Le calendrier 4. Les grands chantiers déjà sur les rails : La rénovation et la modernisation du réseau La rénovation du matériel roulant Le service annuel Les projets de nouvelles lignes à grande vitesse L’ouverture à la concurrence Annexes Présentation des Présidents des quatre commissions Composition de l’Assemblée plénière Composition des Commissions 1. Pourquoi des Assises du ferroviaire ? Symbole de performance industrielle, de succès commerciaux et d’innovation technologique, le système ferroviaire français est une vitrine pour notre pays. Pourtant, ce secteur est aujourd’hui confronté à des enjeux de taille : ouverture à la concurrence du transport de voyageurs sous l’impulsion des politiques européennes, stagnation voire dégradation des parts de marchés de certains services de transport, besoin de modernisation du réseau pour absorber l’augmentation du trafic et améliorer la qualité de services pour le voyageur… Face à ces défis, le secteur ferroviaire doit trouver un nouveau souffle pour continuer à créer de nouveaux emplois en France et accélérer la conquête de nouveaux marchés. Dans ce contexte, le Président de la République a annoncé le 8 septembre dernier, lors de l’inauguration de la LGV Rhin-Rhône, que Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, ministre de l'Ecologie, du Développement durable, des Transports et du Logement, et Thierry Mariani, ministre des Transports, allaient mettre en débat le modèle ferroviaire français de demain. -
The Hsr As an Innovative and Ecological Mode of Transport
MEST Journal DOI 10.12709/mest.05.05.02.07 THE HSR AS AN INNOVATIVE AND ECOLOGICAL MODE OF TRANSPORT Antoaneta Kirova “Todor Kableshkov” University of Transport, Sofia, Bulgaria ©MESTE JEL Category: L92, O18, R41 Abstract High-speed rails (HSR) connects major cities in developed countries, as listed in the table below. Internationally HSR is developed only in Europe, aiming at the use of trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to link all high-speed lines on the continent into a proper integrated European high-speed network. In terms of the economic development, it is considered that HSR redirects development from one area to another and as far as safety is concerned, most potential rail passengers accept aviation as a safer mode of transport. Another positive outcome is the provision of a better choice of travel mode for public transport users, who already have a lot of options represented by a low-cost bus, a fast plane or a personalized car trip. The general review proves, that besides discussing pros and cons, among which the huge investments, the lack of certainty in the future use of HSR there are positive signs of development. The new trends envisage HSR for freight as well passenger traffic. Still, there is a danger that newer technologies in transportation will boost forward in the time necessary to build a high-speed route. The question who will use the high-speed lines, when air travel provides the high speed, the self- driven cars allow for independent travels and public carriers provide Internet access and comfort to work on board remains. -
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Comunicato Stampa IN 3 MESI PIÙ DI 5MILA AMICI A QUATTRO ZAMPE SULLE FRECCE lanciata lo scorso luglio, l’iniziativa permette di trasportare sulle Frecce il proprio cane di qualsiasi taglia record di gradimento per il Frecciarossa che supera il 96%, a 95% il Frecciargento Roma, 16 ottobre 2012 Cinquemila biglietti venduti, in poco più di due mesi, per i cani di media e grossa taglia in viaggio sulle Frecce di Trenitalia. L’iniziativa, lanciata lo scorso 25 luglio, ha aperto le porte delle Frecce di Trenitalia anche ai cani di taglia grande. Da allora, quasi un treno su cinque ha ospitato a bordo un cane. Il successo nei numeri trova riscontro anche nell’alto gradimento espresso dalla clientela e ha permesso di consolidare il progetto mettendolo definitivamente a regime da inizio ottobre. Gli amici a quattro zampe sono ammessi su Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca ed Eurostar Italia, oltre che sui treni dove erano già previsti (Intercity e Notte), sia in 1a che in 2a classe e nei livelli di servizio Business e Standard. La soddisfazione per il servizio offerto dalle Frecce di Trenitalia migliora non solo in relazione alle novità relative all’accesso dei cani. I risultati dell’ultima ricerca di customer satisfaction mostrano tutti gli indici in decisa crescita. In particolare, il Frecciarossa si attesta al 96,1% di clienti soddisfatti del viaggio nel suo complesso, massimo storico, e registra una crescita di 3 punti percentuali fra i così detti “deliziati”, ossia fra coloro che attribuiscono voti pari a 8 e 9. Il Frecciargento raggiunge il 95% di viaggiatori soddisfatti, 2 punti percentuali in più rispetto al 2011. -
Innotrans 2014 Experience the Progress
InnoTrans 2014 Experience the Progress. Liebherr-Transportation Systems Sales, Technology, Sites and Customer Service // p.6-17 Information for Visitors InnoTrans 2014 // p.4-5 People and Opportunities Working at Liebherr-Transportation Systems // p.18-25 Editorial F.l.t.r.: Heiko Lütjens, Josef Gropper, Francis Carla, Nicolas Bonleux Dear reader, InnoTrans in Berlin is for Liebherr-Transportations Systems an in environmentally friendly technologies such as air cycle air event of the utmost importance. As we did in the past, we are conditioning as well as in other solutions that feature reduced again participating with enthusiasm in this year’s trade show to noise emissions, lower weight and lower energy consumption. present our state-of-the-art products and technologies. Our efforts in research and development have been fruitful: Last year, we launched our latest innovations such as our cooling Our long-term development strategy has enabled us to system for li-ion batteries or our anti-kink system for trams. weather the recent ups and downs of the rail industry and to continue enjoying sustainable growth. We have a new Board Finally, we are very pleased that several new customers in of Management that will further drive the development of our Europe, China and the Americas have shown confidence in activities and consolidate our presence as a key player in the our company by awarding us contracts for highly promising markets worldwide. projects. Our customer service activities have shown substantial growth Liebherr-Transportation Systems is thus well prepared to meet thanks to our global service stations, which we continue to the future challenges of the rail industry, which still shows expand.