This research presented a unique opportunity to investigate an innovative train assembly process to mitigate the risks associated with the rail transport of hazardous materials (hazmat). This paper presented the formulation and solution of a risk assessment framework for moving hazmat by rail transport. The databases of FRA have been used to develop a risk minimization model for application that incorporates in-transit risk as well as rail yard train assembly cost and time constraints. The research problem was formulated as a mixed integer programming problem to be solved with the CPLEX software. The merits of the proposed model were illustrated through a case study highlighting the inadequacies of previous studies.
Risk Assessment Framework for the Rail Transport of Hazardous Materials
Formulation and Solution
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2411 , 1 ; 90-95
2014-01-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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