The article presents an analysis of priority solutions for trams at a selected sequence of intersections in Warsaw (Poland). An analysis of the literature has shown the topicality of this issue. A computer simulation model of a coordinated sequence o...
Smart and sustainable urban public transport is a considerable challenge for contemporary cities. Society’s ever-increasing transport needs require the search for solutions to increase the attractiveness of public transport. In view of the abov...
The urban transport system based on trams as the basic means of transport is one of the oldest systems of human transport in urban agglomerations. A tram is a more efficient, cheaper-to-operate, and greener means of transport compared to a bus. Striv...
This study was inspired by an emerging trend in contemporary cities: the transformation of trams into mobile spaces for recreation, education, and work. Despite the growing popularity of this concept, which is linked to the search for more sustainabl...
Spinel type lithium manganate nanopowders were prepared by spray pyrolysis using metal nitrate solution. Chemical analysis and X-ray diffraction showed that homogeneous and high purity lithium manganate powders were obtained. The charge/discharge cap...
A city’s transport and distribution system requires the effective organization of urban freight deliveries that take into consideration the economic, ecological, and social impact. Implementation of the concept of green logistics necessitates t...
This paper presents a concept for a universal tram driver console that has been developed based on research results regarding the review of tram control panels. These efforts were carried out as part of the project “Innovative training system f...
Inductive power transfer (IPT) is a promising charging approach for rail trams because their trajectories are fixed, lateral displacement is constrained by the rails, and charging infrastructure can be installed at predetermined locations. Neverthele...
This article examines differences between conventional manual measurements of tram operations and data extracted automatically using the REWIZOR program, based on the Yolo10s algorithm. The study addresses the broader question of how artificial intel...
In the Tropical Regional Atmospherical Model System of South China of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA-TRAMS), the skin sea surface temperature (
This study aims to enhance safety within the Budapest tram network by developing methods to assess and manage tram drivers’ cognitive workload. While defensive driving reduces accident risk, it becomes less effective when drivers are mentally o...
Freight tram systems can potentially reduce commercial road vehicle use and, consequently, reduce congestion, accidents, air pollution, noise levels, and road maintenance costs. This paper explores the new application for the urban rail system as a s...
The current crisis of worldwide agglomeration and economic, spatial, and ownership factors, among others, mean that there is usually a shortage of new green areas, which are socially very beneficial. Therefore, various brownfields or degraded lands a...
Trams are widely used for urban public transportation. The aim of this study was to identify the total number of accidents and common injury patterns of tram-system-related cycling injuries. All patients attending the traumatology emergency departmen...
The noise and vibration that cause deterioration of comfort at specific locations can be reduced by modernisation of tram lines in some large cities where dense development surrounds tram lines. The paper deals with the impact of noise and vibration...
Booming population and tourism have increased congestion, collisions, climate-harming emissions, and transport inequities in The Okanagan Valley, Canada. Surveys suggest that over 30% of residents would shift from cars back to public transit and inte...
Driving a tram in city traffic is a challenging task. It is especially difficult to drive smoothly (without unnecessary jerks) when the route runs through streets with many other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic lights. A smooth driving style of th...
The selection of criteria in the developed methods of analysis and evaluation has a significant impact on the implemented decision-making processes. For this reason, the very process of identifying the correct criteria is a research challenge worth u...
Analysis of pedestrians’ head and lower limb injuries at the tissue level is lacking in studies of tram–pedestrian collisions. The purpose of this paper therefore to investigate the impact response process and severity of pedestrians&rsqu...
In light of the 2020–2021 flood season in Guangdong, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of short-term precipitation forecasts generated by the ensemble prediction system (EPS) based on the China Meteorological Administration Tropical Regio...
The prediction of stop dwell time is a major issue in travel speed modeling, i.e., in the definition of travel time for high-frequency and high-ridership rail public transport. This is due to the numerous influential factors associated with stop dwel...
This article tackles a pervasive problem in connected transportation networks: the issue of conflicting right-of-way between trams and Connected Vehicles (CV) at intersections. Trams are typically granted a semi-exclusive right-of-way, leading to a c...
The wireless charging electric tram system is presently receiving attention as an eco-friendly means of transportation. The conventional electric tram system has a similar advantage in regards to environmental pollution, but it has several problems t...
The expansion of urban space makes citizens more dependent on cars, resulting in various urban environmental and traffic problems. Advocating low-carbon travel and building a sustainable low-carbon city are the major trends of urban development. Many...
In order to alleviate the conflict at intersections in a networked environment between trams in a semi-exclusive right-of-way mode and social vehicles, the running characteristics of these trams and vehicles and their coupling characteristics with th...
(1) Background: This article presents research results from a project to develop a simulator and training program for tram drivers based on virtual reality tools. This article aims to present the research results on the risk assessment of adverse eve...
Climate change has prompted the adoption of sustainable measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly in urban transportation. The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, offers a promising strategy to enhance...
The choice of the most appropriate sustainable scheme for the organization of tram transportation in cities is of great importance for tram operators, for users of transportation services, and for the protection of the environment from harmful emissi...
Recently, autonomous driving technology has been in the spotlight. However, autonomous driving is still in its infancy in the railway industry. In the case of railways, there are fewer control elements than autonomous driving of cars due to the chara...
Although condition monitoring is very important for a reliable operation of tram powertrain components, conventional wired sensor systems do not manage to find wide acceptance because of installation and security costs. To address those issues, we pr...
The rail industry has been significantly affected by the passive safety technology in the last few years. The tram front-end design must fulfill the new requirements for pedestrian passive safety performance in the near future. The requirements are c...
Under growing urbanization and environmental challenges, sustainable urban mobility has become a critical priority for cities worldwide. Public Transport (PT) systems play a central role in reducing car dependency, lowering emissions, increasing netw...
Micro-electromechanical-systems (MEMS) based sensors are used for monitoring the state of machines in condition-based maintenance tasks. This approach is applied at tram depots for the purpose of identifying faulty wheels on trams in order to elimina...
This study aimed to optimize the lower articulation of low-floor trams using a meta-model technique, followed by an experimental validation. The design variables were identified through structural analyses, and the optimization reduced the weight of...
This manuscript is based on cooperation between the universities in Tampere, Finland and Braunschweig, Germany. New tram lines are being built or extended in both cities to provide better connections to public transportation and increase accessibilit...
Simulators are an effective tool for improving tram driver training. In urban rail transportation, the fidelity of reproducing the driver’s working environment is crucial due to the high diversity of vehicle models. This study presents a struct...
In the track quality analysis, numerical values representing the relative condition of track geometry called track quality indices (TQIs) are calculated along a specific track segment. Segments are defined as linear track geometry datasets with the h...
This paper reports the design of a magnetic-geared permanent magnet synchronous motor (MG-PMSM) for a 45 kW tram traction system based on high torque density. In the case of the existing tram driving system, due to mechanical reduction gear and induc...
In view of the problems present in the construction process of the embedded track structure of modern tram, we have designed a Novel Fastener Type Ballastless Track (NFTBT) for tram. To optimize the size of the NFTBT’s structure, the finite ele...
A tram with on-board hybrid energy storage systems based on batteries and supercapacitors is a new option for the urban traffic system. This configuration enables the tram to operate in both catenary zones and catenary-free zones, and the storage of...
According to the basic principle of the hydraulic anti-kink system and flow continuity equation, this paper takes the low-floor tram as the research object and the four vehicles as the research carrier. Based on the correlation parameters between the...
This article represents the first paper in a two-part series dealing with safety during tram–pedestrian collisions. This research is dedicated to the safety of trams for pedestrians during collisions and is motivated by the increased number of...
Bratislava is currently experiencing massive development, and its developers are very active. As the city develops, the improvement of its public transport becomes increasingly crucial. Public transport (PT) must be ecological, economical, and access...
This paper presents an experimental study on the elastic support in a discrete rail fastening system used in a ballastless tram track structure. The study focuses on the elastic support of the anchor element, specifically the Pm49 baseplate. These el...
The Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has developed a bimodal tram and advanced bus rapid transit (BRT) system which is an optimized public transit system created by mixing the railway’s punctual operation and the bus’ easy and convenient acce...
Reducing traction energy in urban rail systems while preserving safety, punctuality, and passenger comfort remains challenging. Additionally, route-level tram studies that train deep reinforcement learning (DRL) policies using Operational Train Monit...
The Zagreb 2020 earthquake severely damaged the historic centre of the city. Most of the damage occurred on historic masonry residential buildings, many of which are situated very close to the tram track. Although traffic-induced vibrations generally...
Background: The purpose of this study was to introduce a new surgical technique for pedicled TRAM flap that removes a part of the rectus abdominis muscle inserting into ribs, and to analyze this technique in comparison with classical pedicled TRAM fl...
As global climate change intensifies, the frequency and severity of extreme weather events continue to rise. However, research on semi-outdoor and transitional spaces remains limited, and transportation stations are typically not fully enclosed. Ther...
Nanocarriers are delivery platforms of drugs, peptides, nucleic acids and other therapeutic molecules that are indicated for severe human diseases. Gliomas are the most frequent type of brain tumor, with glioblastoma being the most common and maligna...
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