TTK Publications
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Der Nahverkehr 07-08/10
Light rail systems in the UK in times of the financial crisis
In these days of the world wird financial crisis UK-public bodies and cities are suffering even more in financial terms compared to other European countries. It becomes more and more difficult to realise large scale public transport projects. One of the main problems identified is the central way of financing projects by DfT. This article aims at representing the current status of exisiting and newly planned light rail systems in the United Kingdom as well as giving a tangible outlook into the sector’s future including questions such as the regulatory framework or project structure (PPP, DBOM, …). Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 01-02/10
Harmonisation of light rail and metro infrastructure in Europe
The major goal of the European research project Urban Track is the development of harmonised urban light rail and metro infrastructure as well as harmonised maintenance methodology, which allow to considerably reduce life cycle costs. The third project year has come to an end in late summer 2009. The EC review of this third project year took place in November. „Congratulation to the project“ was the appraisement. (Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 05/09
Lifecycle costing of tracks and external effects
The major goal of the European research project Urban Track is the development of harmonised urban light rail and metro infrastructure as well as harmonised maintenance methodology against the background of significant reduction in LCC. For any new product or maintenance methodology developed within Urban Track the LCC must be proofed. Therefore an LCC calculation methodology according to the EN60300-3-3 was developed. Additionally a consideration of external effects is possible. The general acceptance of the methodology was emphasised. (Article in German) -
Public Transport International 09-10/08
Urban Track
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Der Nahverkehr 03/07
Urban Track - Harmonisation of urban rail infrastructure
Urban Track is an EC-funded research project within the 6th framework programme: The aim of Urban Track is the development of harmonised urban rail infrastructure including harmonised maintenance processes. This should lead to significant lower life Cycle Costs (LCC) on the infrastructure side. The project started in September 2006 with a duration of 48 months. (Article in German)
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Der Nahverkehr 03/06
Farewell for so called Taktfahrplan?
The basic structure of timetables and the frequency of light rail systems differ greatly, not only between large German Cities but also in comparison to those in France. The solution give details for a readjustment of the offer, also with regards to the readjustment of services at weekends as an answer to reduce rising costs. (Article in German)
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Der Nahverkehr 01-02/06
Light rail in times of deregulation in the United Kingdom
After tramway systems in Great Britain had been demolished nearly completely in the 1950‘s, a short renaissance of light rail could be observed in the 1980‘s. Today, seven systems are operating in the United Kingdom. Deregulation of the public transport market made investment into cost intensive light rail systems more challenging again. Only in 2004, plans for several projects were put on hold by the central government in London. Unacceptable cost rises were quoted as a reason. This article aims at representing the current status of light rail systems in the United Kingdom as well as giving a tangible outlook into the sector’s future. (Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 12/04
Standardization of Light Rails in Europe
LibeRTiN is the Light Rail Thematic Network (TN) on standardization and harmonisation of LRT funded by the European Commission under the 5th Framework Programme for Research and Development (Growth Programme). Partners of the LibeRTiN TN are the two major business associations representing mass transit operators and authorities (UITP) and the railway supply Industry (UNIFE) together with five major consulting companies specialised in the light rail domain (TTK, Atkins, AEA Technology, Die Ingenieurwerkstatt, SEMALY). TTK is Co-ordinator of the project. But the active participation of external experts is an integral part of this thematic network to reach consensus as far as possible in the 10 different working groups. (Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 10/04
Evaluation of Duty Rosters as Leading Tools
Within the DiOS project (optimisation of duty roster planning) of the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) an evaluation method was developed to determine the quality of the duty rosters in relation to social compatibility aspects. This article describes its structure and procedure. A comparison of two planning periods indicates a quality improvement of SSB’s duty rosters. (Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 06/03
Harmonisation of Light Rails
Libertin is the Light Rail Thematic Network (TN) on standardisation and harmonisation of LRT funded by the European Commission under the 5th Framework Programme for Research and Development (Growth Programme). Partners of the Libertin are the two major business associations representing mass transit operators and authorities (UITP) and the railway supply Industry (UNIFE) together with five major consulting companies specialised in the light rail domain. But the active participation of external experts is an integral part of this thematic network. (Article in German) -
Der Nahverkehr 11/01
Hybrid drive for trams cuts pollutant emissions
The subject of hybrid drive systems for trams and municipal railways will take on increasing significance over the next few years. This can be seen from the market as well as the activities going on in the vehicle industry in this direction. This article presents the concept and results of the European research project ULEV-TAP in this field and shows the perspectives for the market and future activities. (Article in German)
