Book chapter
Introduction to the Technology, Applications, and Modal Choice of Land Transport
Operations Management, Management Science, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark1
Management Science, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark2
Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark3
Land transport may be categorized as road transport or railway transport. This chapter explains the technology and components of road and rail transport, and the transport services available in each mode, in terms of capacity and flexibility. Fundamental strengths and weaknesses are explained for each mode, including a review of management science methods and the relevant academic literature.
A summary of the service planning process for each mode is offered. Factors that influence modal choice are discussed, for both passenger and freight transport. The chapter closes with a summary and forecast of coming new technologies such as driverless vehicles and magnetic levitation.
| Language: | English |
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| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Pages: | 25-64 |
| Journal subtitle: | Decision-making Models and Solutions |
| ISBN: | 0128142421 , 012814243X , 012814243x , 9780128142424 and 9780128142431 |
| Types: | Book chapter |
| DOI: | 10.1016/B978-0-12-814242-4.00002-8 |
| ORCIDs: | Harrod, Steven |
