Hub Exchange Operations in Intermodal Hub-and-Spoke Networks: Comparison of the Performances of Four Types of Rail-Rail Exchange Facilities

Hub-and-spoke networks may be implemented in intermodal transportation as a potential solution for helping to increase the intermodal market share. However, it is important to determine whether implementing new hub terminals leads to improved performance levels as compared to shunting. This thesis focuses on the development of a model for identifying favorable operational conditions for new hub terminals to be implemented as well as quantifying their operational performances in relation to alternative hub exchange facilities. It develops simulation models for studying rail-rail exchange operations at new hub-terminals, hump and flat shunting yards, and road-rail terminals.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Thesis (Ph.D), Technische Universiteit Delft, 2006
• Corporate Authors:

  Netherlands TRAIL Research School

  Delft,   Netherlands  2600 GA

  Netherlands Research School for Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics

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• Authors:
  • Bontekoning, Yvonne Margaretha
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Bibliography; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 273p
• Serial:
  • TRAIL Thesis Series
  • Issue Number: T2006/1
  • Publisher: Netherlands TRAIL Research School

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containerization; Hub and spoke systems; Intermodal yards; Mathematical models; Railroad terminals
• Uncontrolled Terms: Shunting
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01029451
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• ISBN: 9055840726
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 2006 2:34PM