Performances of the HL (Hyperloop) transport system

This paper deals with an analysis of performances of the HL (Hyperloop) transport system considered as an advanced transport alternative to the existing APT (Air Passenger Transport) and HSR (High Speed Rail) systems. The considered performances are operational, financial, social and environmental. The operational performance include capacity...

Innovation performance of the transport sector at regional level

Transport is a key enabler of economic and social activity and a major industry in the European economy. However, transport is also a source of environmental concerns and other negative externalities. Improving the efficiency of the transport system, mitigating its negative impacts and increasing the competitiveness of the transport industry are...

Twin hub network: Identificatie van kansrijke netwerken

Twin hub network gaat over de bundeling rail container stromen van en naar de zeehavens Rotterdam en Antwerpen en van kleinere zeehavens in de range Duinkerken – Amsterdam. Door de bundeling moet het mogelijk worden om grotere treinladingen en/of hogere treinfrequenties te organiseren en meer inland terminals te bedienen. Grotere treinladingen...

Mapping of regional transport RTD frameworks in Europe

Transport is a key enabler of economic and social activity, but also the source of environmental concerns and other negative externalities. The efficiency of a transport system affects the costs and environmental impacts of the growing volumes of passengers and freight. According to the White Paper (2011), innovation is essential for the...

Twin Hub Network (poster)

Twin hub network, a European Interreg IVB project, aims at making intermodal rail transport within, to and from North West Europe more competitive, in particular between seaports and inland terminals. Improving rail competitiveness enables to shift freight flows from road to rail, providing a more sustainable and robust transport network and...

The performance of intermodal inland waterway transport: Modeling conditions influencing its competitiveness

In Europe, numerous obstacles have been identified which prevent the (extensive) use of intermodal transport. A major motivation to promote intermodal transport is that its cost performance is often assumed better than road-only transport. Considering that the cost of transport services remains one of the most important criteria for the modal...