Intermodal transport
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DAF Trucks Intermodal transport.
Designing vehicles, and the infrastructure for the use of intermodal transport.
The thesis should take account of the cost effectiveness of the system and the equipment, the effect of legislation and the consideration of driver comfort.
It should examine the possible location of after-sales service points, credit facilities, and rationalisation of models. Operationally it should cover road/ rail; cross channel; draw bar; skeletals; double -.bottom and rigid vehicle application.
Consideration should be given to harmonisation of legislation in Europe and the development of the infrastructure by EEC states together with the likely effects of a Channel tunnel.
Entrants should be employed in the transport industry in an operational or engineering role or be students preparing for a graduate or postgraduate course in transport studies or hold corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Transport or the Institute of Road Transport Engineers or the appropriate body in their own country.