A container, in particular for a system for distributing goods in urban areas. The system includes at least one micro-tunnel forming at least one transport loop, a greatest inside dimension of the micro-tunnel in cross section, in particular its inside diameter, preferably being between 1.5 m and 4 m inclusive, shuttles circulating in the micro-tunnel, a plurality of stations for exchange with the surface, enabling raising of the goods, the container being a fork-liftable, and having a base with inside dimensions adapted to receive only one or at most two pallets.

According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.

According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.

A system for improved intermodal freight transportation is described herein. Improved carriages and support trusses are provided that beneficially move the load-bearing structure to interconnected support trusses forming a top-end spine of the train with freight containers equipped with wheels hanging underneath. Upon entering a terminal, the floor adjacent to the rails may be configured to gradually rise until the container's wheels are supporting the container's weight. When properly aligned with a container exchange station, the container's connections to the train may be configured to release the container from the train, and the container's wheels may be configured to pivot, allowing the container to be rolled to the side of the train and replaced by another. This may allow the container to be replaced without having to lift the container or disconnect any of the rolling stock components.

A system for improved intermodal freight transportation is described herein. Improved carriages and support trusses are provided that beneficially move the load-bearing structure to interconnected support trusses forming a top-end spine of the train with freight containers equipped with wheels hanging underneath. Upon entering a terminal, the floor adjacent to the rails may be configured to gradually rise until the container's wheels are supporting the container's weight. When properly aligned with a container exchange station, the container's connections to the train may be configured to release the container from the train, and the container's wheels may be configured to pivot, allowing the container to be rolled to the side of the train and replaced by another. This may allow the container to be replaced without having to lift the container or disconnect any of the rolling stock components.

An articulated vehicle arrangement for a rail freight train is disclosed including an articulated vehicle for the transporting of containers having a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part. The first and the second vehicle parts are coupled together by an articulated coupling about a vertical articulation axis. The first vehicle part includes on its top side a first container parking place for one or more containers and the second vehicle part includes on its top side a second container parking place for one or more containers, and further including a power supply unit for the power supply of containers loaded on the articulated vehicle.

An articulated vehicle arrangement for a rail freight train is disclosed including an articulated vehicle for the transporting of containers having a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part. The first and the second vehicle parts are coupled together by an articulated coupling about a vertical articulation axis. The first vehicle part includes on its top side a first container parking place for one or more containers and the second vehicle part includes on its top side a second container parking place for one or more containers, and further including a power supply unit for the power supply of containers loaded on the articulated vehicle.

A transportation system and method for transporting cargo containers and/or passenger containers between one or more locations includes terminal facilities having a small footprint, e.g., three to six acres (12,140.6 to 24, 281.1 square m). Cargo containers and/or passenger containers can be stored at terminal facilities. Cargo and/or passenger container vehicles and automated guidance vehicles can be maintained and recharged at terminal facilities. The transportation system and method preferably combine aspects of hyperloop technology with both monorail and traditional rail technologies and includes an on-demand movement of automated or manual individual vehicles or trainsets carrying shipping containers and/or passenger containers along a dedicated track or transportation line. The system and method can combine automated and manual operations and preferably includes: electrically-powered vehicles that are propelled by magnetic levitation, conventional electric power, and/or linear electric propulsion and designed to transport shipping containers and passenger containers along the same line; load/unload zones; maintenance zones; recharge zones; storage zones, turntables for negotiating tight right-of-way scenarios; forecasting/alleviating ground settlement effects; and refrigerated container movement.

A transportation system and method for transporting cargo containers and/or passenger containers between one or more locations includes terminal facilities having a small footprint, e.g., three to six acres (12,140.6 to 24, 281.1 square m). Cargo containers and/or passenger containers can be stored at terminal facilities. Cargo and/or passenger container vehicles and automated guidance vehicles can be maintained and recharged at terminal facilities. The transportation system and method preferably combine aspects of hyperloop technology with both monorail and traditional rail technologies and includes an on-demand movement of automated or manual individual vehicles or trainsets carrying shipping containers and/or passenger containers along a dedicated track or transportation line. The system and method can combine automated and manual operations and preferably includes: electrically-powered vehicles that are propelled by magnetic levitation, conventional electric power, and/or linear electric propulsion and designed to transport shipping containers and passenger containers along the same line; load/unload zones; maintenance zones; recharge zones; storage zones, turntables for negotiating tight right-of-way scenarios; forecasting/alleviating ground settlement effects; and refrigerated container movement.

A method for transporting goods in containers, wherein the wagon carries two layers of containers, characterized in that the bottom layer comprises containers without side walls. The goods carried in the bottom containers can be loaded and unloaded independently from the goods carried in the top containers. The bottom containers are used for transporting coils. The coils are loaded and unloaded by inserting a coil lifter arm through inner diameter of the coil. A wagon for transporting containers comprising bogies (1) and a platform (2) with side walls (3) arranged between said bogies. The height of the side wall (3) extending over the platform (2) in its lowest point does not exceed 60 cm. The wagon has a side wall (3) extending 55-60 cm above the platform (2). The side wall (3) comprises trapezoid reduced-height sections (4), wherein the side wall (3) extends 40-45 cm above the platform (2) in said reduced-height sections. The side wall (3) comprises a top reinforcing member (5). The side wall (3) and the top reinforcing member (5) are linked with connecting members (6). The height of the side wall (3) is 20-40 cm.