Trl 3705 exam pack - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TRL 3705 EXAM PACK. Standard gauge is 368mm wider than the cape gauge. Therefore, the wheel track of standard gauge rolling stock is 34.5% wider than cape gauge. This means rolling stock is much more stable on the track. An increase in stability on passenger rail means increased customer utility levels meaning passenger comfort and safety levels are improved. An increase in stability on freight rail means less movement of the rail car, resulting in less damage to the goods transported. S...

TRL 3705 EXAM PACK May/ June 2017 Section A Question 1) 1.1) Intermodal facilities play a very important role in stimulating freight traffic on branch lines. Intermodal operations focus on the last kilometre of the journey meaning, moving shipments across from one mode of transport to another. South Africa’s poor intermodal facilities are largely so because these terminals are inadequate and many of the operational interfaces are especially weak. 1.2) The stations were constructed ...