Public transport is considered an important mode of transport, as it can efficiently transport large volumes of passengers while consuming limited space and energy. It is organised based on a fixed timetable and thus has the characteristics of a so-called supply-driven system. Existing passenger trains have a fixed transport function and capacity, which is maximally utilised during peak hours. Structurally, and measured throughout the day, the occupancy rate is therefore only limited. In The Netherlands for example it amounts to just 30% (2024).
The TurboPlan 2030 capitilizes on the existing, structurally present unused capacity in passenger transport by rail in a flexible, demand-driven way to transport a suitable type of freight.
The system allows the passenger and freight transport processes to take place side-by-side, yet physically separated, in a predefined hierarchy, without influencing each other.
The TurboPlan 2030 takes advantage of the availability, reliability, and robustness of public transport schedules and applies them to freight transport.
By utilising cargo pods (small modular transport units), it is easy to consolidate loads from different shippers in the same train on a point-to-point single trip basis.
By utilising cargo pods (small modular transport units), it is easy to consolidate loads from different shippers in the same train on a point-to-point single trip basis.
The TurboPlan 2030 introduces a new sustainable transport mode for freight transport, which enables more efficient and smarter use of space and energy, and contributes to better accessibility and liveability of especially city centres and rural areas.
By shifting freight flows from road to rail with the TurboPlan 2030, capacity is freed up on the existing road infrastructure to accommodate the expected growth of passenger and freight flows. In addition, the overall efficiency of the rail infrastructure increases significantly.
By utilizing the rail infrastructure, rolling stock, and personnel more efficiently and sustainably, better coverage of operational costs and costs associated with the acquisition, improvement, and/or expansion of necessary fixed assets (investments) is achieved.
The TurboPlan 2030 will sustainably increase the value of current and new infrastructures and rolling stock across its life cycle, ensuring more economical mobility solution and a better quality of life.
The TurboPlan 2030 will sustainably increase the value of current and new infrastructures and rolling stock across its life cycle, ensuring more economical mobility solution and a better quality of life.
It will serve as a solid foundation for the next-generation smart mobility eco-system.