INTERMODAL INNOVATION: STILL COMING ON STRONG

Equipment technology for intermodal handling is evolving rapidly as a dozen organizations push research and development for new rail equipment to meet a projected expansion of piggyback markets. The long-sought standardization of cars for universal interchange is getting less attention than maximizing efficiency of movement; some very specialized concepts are evolving for specific markets, and innovative designs such as articulation, well-type bodies and single-axle trucks are winning adherents.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1981-3-30

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 34
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 182
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Articulated cars; Container on flat car; Dual mode vehicles; Flat cars; Freight cars; Intermodal services; Piggyback transportation; Trailer on flat car; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Roadrailer
• Old TRIS Terms: Freight car design; Single axle trucks
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00334299
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM