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A.A. Santos Jr¹, L. Fraga Guimarães², J. Santos³, A. Mandelli⁴ and L. Fernandes Nunes⁵

¹School of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas - SP, Brazil
²Superintendência de Transporte Ferroviários, Agencia Nacional de Transportes Terrestres, Brasilia - DF, Brazil
³Gerência de Engenharia de Vagões e TO, RUMO Logística, Curitiba - PR, Brazil
⁴Centro de Engenharia, VALE S. A., Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil
⁵Gerência de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da Manutenção, MRS Logistica, Juiz de Fora - MG, Brazil

doi:10.4203/ccc.7.2.6

A.A. Santos Jr, L. Fraga Guimarães, J. Santos, A. Mandelli, L. Fernandes Nunes, "Challenges for Heavy Haul Rail Transportation in Brazil: A Safety and Environmental Perspective", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 2.6, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.2.6

Keywords: railway safety, sustainability, environmental actions, heavy haul railway transportation, automatic inspection of vehicles, AI for data analysis.

Abstract

This paper presents the characteristics of freight railroads in Brazil since their creation, reviewing the history of their implementation, the reasons and differences that arose from the different historical moments and their objectives. For the three main heavy haul railroads, this work shows some of the main current challenges in terms of operational safety and reducing environmental effects. To overcome these challenges, these companies use high-tech equipment, such as automated rail crossing inspection portals, vehicle component inspection systems, intelligent data analysis tools and community awareness programs. Among the actions they take to reduce the environmental impact of their operations are programs to replace their energy matrix, with new electric locomotives, and the development of sustainable fuels to replace diesel in hybrid locomotives. All these actions are in line with the significant increase planned for the Brazilian rail network, which should become more efficient and sustainable.

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Front Page Browse CCC CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Conferences ISSN 2753-3239 CCC: 7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE Edited by: J. Pombo Paper 2.6 Challenges for Heavy Haul Rail Transportation in Brazil: A Safety and Environmental Perspective A.A. Santos Jr¹, L. Fraga Guimarães², J. Santos³, A. Mandelli⁴ and L. Fernandes Nunes⁵ ¹School of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas - SP, Brazil ²Superintendência de Transporte Ferroviários, Agencia Nacional de Transportes Terrestres, Brasilia - DF, Brazil ³Gerência de Engenharia de Vagões e TO, RUMO Logística, Curitiba - PR, Brazil ⁴Centro de Engenharia, VALE S. A., Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil ⁵Gerência de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da Manutenção, MRS Logistica, Juiz de Fora - MG, Brazil doi:10.4203/ccc.7.2.6 Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper A.A. Santos Jr, L. Fraga Guimarães, J. Santos, A. Mandelli, L. Fernandes Nunes, "Challenges for Heavy Haul Rail Transportation in Brazil: A Safety and Environmental Perspective", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 2.6, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.2.6 Keywords: railway safety, sustainability, environmental actions, heavy haul railway transportation, automatic inspection of vehicles, AI for data analysis. Abstract This paper presents the characteristics of freight railroads in Brazil since their creation, reviewing the history of their implementation, the reasons and differences that arose from the different historical moments and their objectives. For the three main heavy haul railroads, this work shows some of the main current challenges in terms of operational safety and reducing environmental effects. To overcome these challenges, these companies use high-tech equipment, such as automated rail crossing inspection portals, vehicle component inspection systems, intelligent data analysis tools and community awareness programs. Among the actions they take to reduce the environmental impact of their operations are programs to replace their energy matrix, with new electric locomotives, and the development of sustainable fuels to replace diesel in hybrid locomotives. All these actions are in line with the significant increase planned for the Brazilian rail network, which should become more efficient and sustainable. download the full-text of this paper (PDF, 22 pages, 1125 Kb) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the volume description
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