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Capturing videos of trains under ambient lighting conditions for computer vision analysis
Intermodal trains are usually the fastest freight trains in North America. Fuel con- sumption in these trains is high because of their aerodynamic characteristics. If the loads on these railcars were placed in better con gurations, it would be possible to reduce fuel consumption. In order to …
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Intermodal train loading methods and their effect on intermodal terminal operations
… for North American railroads is the transport of intermodal freight. In comparison to truck transport, railway intermodal transport is more efficient due to the low-friction interface between the steel wheel and steel rail, closely coupled railcars, rolling stock capable of transporting multiple …