ABSTRACT
The term ‘heavy haul rail transport’ describes any railway operation using trains of a minimum axle load equal to 25 t (Q = 25-40 t).
Trains that are intended for carrying heavy loads operate either in dedicated freight railway corridors or in corridors with mixed traffic operation. They serve the transport of conventional and hazardous goods. Railway networks intended for heavy haul transport satisfy all categories of cargo movement and usually have a broad or normal track gauge (Figure 16.1). The heavy haul rail transport requires reduced running speeds (Vmax = 80-100 km/h).
