A methodological approach to evaluate flexible freight train technologies

In a market economy, it is important to transport goods in a resource-efficient manner. The following article examines the reasons why freight trains travel excessive distances when loaded. As a result of these studies, the impact of freight trains on route capacity was determined. The time and cost savings resulting from the comparison of several types of freight train formations are highlighted. In this article, as a result of train processing at Pap station, 15 cars per day were prevented from being empty. In one month, this figure was 462 wagons. As a result of the train processing at the Pap station, the use of the working fleet of wagons necessary to meet the demand was increased by 9%.