Introducing light rail vehicles on historical railway lines

Bachelor thesis (2021)

Authors

W.C. Roodenburg Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

V.L. Markine Railway Engineering - CEG (supervisor 2)
Z. Li Railway Engineering - CEG (supervisor 2)
E. Schrik Railway Engineering - CEG (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2021 Wessel Roodenburg
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Published Date

20-10-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

Transport by rail has taken Europe by storm ever since their introduction in the 19th century. Developments in the past 150 years have led to the construction, deconstruction and reconstruction of various rail connections. In the Netherlands, a small number of lines in its more rural parts no longer have any standard passenger services and are now in use as museum lines, with purposes more focused on tourism and the preservation of history.

This report analyses the possibilities of the reactivation of the Hoorn-Medemblik museum railway line through the use of light rail vehicles. The line is currently only used for a historic tram service as a touristic attraction.

Aspects this report covers are an analysis of the area in which the railway is located and a provisional program of requirements and desires. A legal, infrastructural and traction related framework in which the basic principles and limitations of a revived passenger service are considered. The report specifies and recommends basic operational details on the basis of this.