Zbornik radova Koridor 10 - Kirilo Savić

3rd International Scientific and Professional Conference
CORRIDOR 10 - a sustainable way of integrations
RAILWAY TRAFFIC AND THE MODERN TRANSPORT
TECHNOLOGIES-BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT
SYSTEM OF CORRIDOR X
Ile Cvetanovski, Faculty of technical sciences- Bitola-traffic department, Bitola, Macedonia
Vaska Atanasova, Faculty of technical sciences- Bitola-traffic department, Bitola, Macedonia
Abstract
Multimodal transport systems have not been developed sufficiently in the Republic of Macedonia. The
introduction RO-LA of combined transport into the traffic system of the Republic of Macedonia would
redirect a considerable portion of freight transport from the road to the railway,considering the
advantages that the railway transportation mode has, when compared with other modes. The roads
would be free of lorries and trailer – trucks, which would make travelling by passenger cars safer. This
paper presents RO-LA transport technologies, expected to be achieved in Macedonia.
Key words: combined transport, RO-LA and MODALOHR transport technologies,
1. INTRODUCTION
Traffic from theoretical and practical point of view, is an important factor in the social development of
one country.Continuous improvement and modernization of the traffic, including adequate education
and training of all participants, should always be the first place in all countries that seek improvement
in their social and economic development.
Multimodal transport using modern transport technologies aims to enable the connection of two or
more traffic branches in continuous logistic transport chain. With this logistic transport chain the
comparative advantages of each car one branch to another are highlighted, thereby each car gets it’s
right place in thecountry transport system. Multimodal transport allows diversion of commodity flows
from road transport to railway transport. The railway thus becomes an important factor in the
development of the overall traffic system.
In accordance with previous findings, using low-floor RO-LA wagons (ROLLENDE LANDSTRASSEN -
moving time) is the essential need for modernization of the railways. When purchased , these wagons
and vehicles must be taken into consideration the EU regulations, UIC, TE and RIV directives.
With the construction of transport corridors and affirmation of modern transport technologies, social
development and competitiveness of the country in the area of transit traffic is increased. By learning
about the advantages and disadvantages of modern transport technologies, the selection of the
optimal combination of vehicles during the implementation of the transport task is provided.
2. MODERN TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY- ROLLENDE LANDSTRASSEN
Transport trucks by rail provides an array of advantages. New RO-LA systems commonly travel in
night conditions, which enables the use of transport capacity even under conditions of road traffic ban
for driving at night. One of the significant advantages that transportation is provided by this system is
the rational use of driver rest period, which enables integration into the legal norms for the rest of the
drivers, yet the vehicle is in motion. Besides this RO-LA systems reduce travel expenses, such as:
cost of oil, fuel, tires, etc. Furthermore, users of these systems have the right to return the tax on
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