Modern methods of traction maintenance of river freight trains

Abstract

The article considers modern methods of traction maintenance of freight trains in river transport. The main attention is paid to the operation of river heavy-duty trains. The study is based on information on the movement of the fleet in the Volga and Kama basins. Based on the results of the analysis, the forms of traction maintenance of tonnage used in practice are presented. To assess the interaction of pushers and non-self-propelled vessels, quantitative parameters were used that characterize the degree of traction assignment to the tonnage and the frequency of change of the barges of the train during operation. Factors limiting the possibility of shipping companies to choose rational schemes for traction service of river trains in modern conditions are identified.