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http://dx.doi.org/10.7782/JKSR.2014.17.5.373

Economic Analysis on Transshipment and the Gauge-Adjustable System for Trans-Continental Container Transportation  

Chung, Kwang Woo (Department of Railroad Operation System Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Railway / v.17, no.5, 2014 , pp. 373-380 More about this Journal
Abstract
With a view to the commercialization of the Korean automatic variable-gauge bogie in the Eurasia railway system, the aim of this research was to perform an economic analysis concerning the possible introduction and operation of this bogie at the present time. For this purpose, we compared the possible types of freight connection service for container transportation, transshipment and the gauge-adjustable system, estimating the total life-cycle cost (LCC) incurred by each system, depending on type and quantity, over the whole process of acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposal. Based on this, we presented a case-by case analysis. Furthermore, in estimating economic feasibility, we analyzed the cost-benefit ratio taking into account not only the objective LCC, but also the reduced time required for the gauge-change and customer convenience. After estimating the LCC and analyzing the cost-benefit ratio of the respective systems, we demonstrated the economic superiority of view of the gauge adjustable system.
Keywords
Handling system; Transshipment; Automatic variable-gauge; Railway transportation system; Cost-benefit ratio;
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