Mitigating the break-of-gauge problem in international transportation corridors
by Yulia Panova; Per Hilletofth; Julia Krasinskaya
World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), Vol. 7, No. 2, 2018

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate technologies for mitigating the break-of-gauge problem at the border crossing points in international transportation corridors. This issue has been examined through a literature review. The research revealed three technologies for mitigating the break-of-gauge problem, including trans-shipment operations, removable coach bogies and variable bogie axles. The medium-term solution would be more rapid trans-shipment operations in the railway container terminals while the long-term solution would be adjustable bogie axles. This could reduce lead-time and improve the overall productivity and competitiveness of international corridors and in turn lead to reduced logistics costs for companies using this transportation alternative.

Online publication date: Tue, 17-Apr-2018

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