Dynamic train unit coupling and decoupling at cruising speed: Systematic classification, operational potentials, and research agenda

The possibility to couple train units into consists, which can be vehicles or platoons, has been proposed to improve, among other, average passenger speed, energy efficiency, and railway infrastructure capacity utilization. We systematically review and categorize the technologies and application of...

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Published in:Journal of rail transport planning & management 2021-06, Vol.18, p.100241, Article 100241
Main Authors: Nold, Michael, Corman, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(Train) Unit coupling in operation
Continuous railway system
Dynamic coupling
Dynamic mechanical coupling
Portion working
Virtual coupling
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