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The purpose of this study is to present an issue of a container train handling in the land intermodal terminal. The two main processes performed during the train handling are considered and analyzed. First one is train unloading. Second process is train loading. All the important factors affecting handling time and cost efficiency are featured. Its influence is described and justified. An article is opened by an introduction and the literature review. Crucial factors for choosing a research area are presented. Second part of the study presents intro to a future modelling process. Problem is formulated and assumptions are made. The main purpose of this study part is to create substructure and assumptions for mathematical model that will be a result of the study. This study results shall enable planned survey in the field of intermodal train handling. Multi-criteria mathematical model developed for an analyzed issue include chosen important factors such as container mounting pin configuration, empty wagons number minimization and others. Listed factors and other are occurring while train handling and got an impact on the whole process realization. The study is ended by conclusion to the considered intermodal train handling subprocess.

Keywords: Intermodal transport, container train, process modelling, intermodal terminal, logistics

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