The potential for moving containers by intermodal transport in the UK
The potential for moving containers by intermodal transport in the UK
This thesis presents a series of studies on the possibility of shifting containers off the road and onto intermodal services in the UK by analysing and forecasting the main determinants of mode choice. Using the projected cost model of container distribution by different modes along with an analysis of scenarios such as the introduction of Working Time Directive and the worsening of road traffic, two case studies have been carried out on routes from Felixstowe to Greater Manchester and Felixstowe to Glasgow. It was found that, in both corridors, principle determinants of mode choice of container distribution are cost, time reliability of delivery and the limit of train slots for high cube container. The results showed that when the transport environment changes from 2004 to 2016, on the Felixstowe – Greater Manchester route, the percentage of containers being moved by intermodal transport would increase from 27% in 2004 to 56% in 2016. On the Felixstowe – Glasgow route, the percentage of using intermodal transport would increase from 78% to an optimal 100% over the same time period. An urban intermodal solution was also analysed in which a conceived Feeder Train System (FTS) was evaluated based on a case study in the Greater Manchester area. The evaluation of the FTS suggested that many efforts in terms of monetary investment and technical improvement would be needed in the future to increase the feasibility of the intermodal solution in urban areas. Finally a stated preference survey based on the case studies indicated that delivery costs, delivery reliability and the concern for intermodal capacity to carry high cube containers were significant determinants in the decision making process of mode choice.
University of Southampton
2007
Zhong, Chen
(2007)
The potential for moving containers by intermodal transport in the UK.
University of Southampton, Doctoral Thesis.
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This thesis presents a series of studies on the possibility of shifting containers off the road and onto intermodal services in the UK by analysing and forecasting the main determinants of mode choice. Using the projected cost model of container distribution by different modes along with an analysis of scenarios such as the introduction of Working Time Directive and the worsening of road traffic, two case studies have been carried out on routes from Felixstowe to Greater Manchester and Felixstowe to Glasgow. It was found that, in both corridors, principle determinants of mode choice of container distribution are cost, time reliability of delivery and the limit of train slots for high cube container. The results showed that when the transport environment changes from 2004 to 2016, on the Felixstowe – Greater Manchester route, the percentage of containers being moved by intermodal transport would increase from 27% in 2004 to 56% in 2016. On the Felixstowe – Glasgow route, the percentage of using intermodal transport would increase from 78% to an optimal 100% over the same time period. An urban intermodal solution was also analysed in which a conceived Feeder Train System (FTS) was evaluated based on a case study in the Greater Manchester area. The evaluation of the FTS suggested that many efforts in terms of monetary investment and technical improvement would be needed in the future to increase the feasibility of the intermodal solution in urban areas. Finally a stated preference survey based on the case studies indicated that delivery costs, delivery reliability and the concern for intermodal capacity to carry high cube containers were significant determinants in the decision making process of mode choice.
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