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A Study on the Economical Feasibility Analysis For Development of Dual Mode Trailer System

  • Kim, Kwang-Hee
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.137-144
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    • 2010
  • In light of the growing traffic congestion problem and congestion cost, the container transport by railway has to be increased. The freight transport by railway can have decided advantages over trucks in terms of energy efficiency, emissions and cost for certain freight movements, just as transportation in the metropolitan region can have great advantages over driving truck. But the freight transport by truck should gain significant mobility benefits from a freight railway system. Thus, the DMT(Dual Mode Trailer) transport system which is coupled railway transport advantages with load transport advantages has been developed and used in the european countries. The DMT transport will therefore serve the areas required by transport organizers. The purpose of this paper is to estimate economical feasibility analysis for development of DMT transport system. Consequently, this study analyzed the characteristics of the DMT system. The horizontal load.unload system is being considered as an adoptable DMT system in consideration of the situation in Korea.

Future of Railways - in Open Systems?

  • Macheret, Dmitry A.
    • International Journal of Railway
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.135-138
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    • 2012
  • The article suggests criteria of dividing transport systems into systems of limited and open access. Possibilities of implementing principles of the open access in conjunction with the adaptive control at the railway transport have been analyzed. The author makes a grounded conclusion that the development of transport systems based on the open access and adaptive control can play a positive role in overcoming the global instability of the economy and form prerequisites of its stable grows.

Measuring the Technical Efficiency in Railway Transport using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA기법을 이용한 철도수송의 효율성 측정)

  • Kim, Hyun-Woong;Kook, Kwang-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.730-736
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    • 2009
  • The objective of this paper is to measure the relative technical efficiency of Korean railway transport service. Previous studies on the efficiency in Korean railway service have carried out before the structural reform of Korean railway industry in 2004, whereas this study used the latest data which reflected the impact of reform. We analyzed the efficiency in Korean railway transport by means of measuring the technical efficiencies of other countries, these were estimated with data envelopment analysis. DEA has gained great popularity in measuring efficiency in transport industry, school, government, hospital and so on in recent years. This analysis could serve as peer to help improve performance of the railway management and operation.

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A Study of Transports Productivity by using Car and Railway (자가운전과 궤도 차량을 이용한 통행생산성 평가연구)

  • Song, Yong-Soo;Kwon, Soon-Bark;Park, Jae-Hyun;Han, Seong-Ho
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2010
  • Recently study on passenger' activities found that many passengers were ride in kinds of transport, e.g. car and railway while business trip. Usually choice of transport is determined by the transportation of passengers, depending on the purpose of travel. A study was therefore set up to study how efficient influence the transports about business trip. The study involved 4 subjects (4m) which divided into four groups during two day. We evaluate about the transport productivity by each day by using the car and railway. The transport productivity of car and railway was valued in HRV and Stroop Color Word Interference Test. The results showed significant differences between the car and railway. The subjects reported that use of railway is greater transport productivity than the car.

The effect of nanoparticles on the economics study of railway logistics transport based on mathematical model

  • Yanlong Zhao;Mohsen Nasihatgozar;F. Ming
    • Advances in nano research
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.521-529
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    • 2024
  • The integration of nanoparticles into various industries has spurred interest in understanding their impact on logistics and transportation systems. In this study, we investigate the effect of nanoparticles on the economic aspects of railway logistics transport using a mathematical model. By incorporating factors such as transportation costs, time efficiency, and environmental considerations, we aim to assess the overall economic feasibility of integrating nanoparticles into railway logistics operations. Through mathematical modeling and analysis, we explore how the introduction of nanoparticles affects cost-benefit analyses, resource allocation, and decision-making processes within railway logistics. Our findings provide valuable insights into the economic implications of nanoparticle integration in railway transport, offering potential strategies for optimizing logistics operations and enhancing overall efficiency and sustainability.

Analysis of the Transport Characteristics of Bulk Cargo in Freight Stations Located Behind Trade Ports (무역항 배후 화물철도역의 벌크화물 운송특성 분석)

  • Choi, Chang-Ho
    • The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.47-61
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    • 2016
  • The present study analyzed the railway transport characteristics of bulk cargo flowing in and out of trade ports in South Korea. Bulk cargo transport in freight stations located behind trade ports was examined using actual flow data, and new implications were drawn accordingly. The results showed that bulk cargo volume in freight stations located behind trade ports is gradually decreasing, and it is also failing to secure a competitive edge against road transport. This downfall can be mainly attributed to the decrease in competitiveness of railway transport as well as the emergence of new trade ports that do not have lead-in track for port. Therefore, greater effort is required to strengthen the connection between new trade ports and railway freight stations.

Measuring the Efficiency in Korean Railway Transport using Data Envelopment Analysis (자료포락분석 기법을 이용한 우리나라 철도수송의 효율성 측정)

  • Kim, Hyun-Woong;Kook, Kwang-Ho;Moon, Dae-Seop;Lee, Jin-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.542-547
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    • 2009
  • The objective of this paper is to measure the relative technical efficiency of Korean railway transport service. Previous studies on the efficiency in Korean railway service have carried out before the structural reform of Korean railway industry in 2004, whereas this study used the latest data which reflected the impact of reform. We analyzed the efficiency in Korean railway transport by means of measuring the technical efficiencies of other countries, these were estimated with data envelopment analysis. Using data from 22 railway operators over the period $2000{\sim}2006$, the results indicate that the Korean railway transport has been operated efficiently as compared with others.

A Study on the rail-transport operation control for railway embankment under rainfall (강우시 철도성토사면의 열차운전규제기준에 관한 연구)

  • 김현기;박영곤;신민호;김수삼
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.514-519
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    • 2001
  • There are a close relationship between natural disasters and train safety. So it is very important to guaranty train safety using reasonable rail-transport operation control against disasters. Therefore, based on the past record of rainfall at failure, rail-transport operation control for railway embankment under rainfall was set up. After slope check list at home and abroad had been analyzed, new slope check list was suggested and site investigations were carried out using this check list. In order to evaluate the stability of railway slopes under rainfall, explanatory variables and subordinate variables were selected for multi-variate analysis and critical rainfall was defined by statistical process. Rail-transport operation control including regional and geological properties was suggested by analyzing the critical rainfall and rail-transport operation control in other country, and this will be a good tool to control train speed under rainfall and to secure train safety.

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A Study on Expansion of Inland Railway Use For Container Cargo (컨테이너 화물의 내륙철도이용 확대에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Kyoungsuk;Xia, Tongshui
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.97-108
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    • 2016
  • Over 80% of Korea's cargo transport relies on public roads. Such over-reliance has created a range of social problems including environmental damage. Korea thus faces an urgent need to establish an alternative mode of cargo transportation. In view of the changing international logistics environment, railway is clearly a superior mode of transport. The prerequisite task today for Korea is to enhance the competitiveness of inland railway by switching to railway and spurring new demand for cargo. This study examines inland railway cargo transport from the demand perspective. Specifically, through the use of a survey, the study identifies key factors influencing the decisions of container shippers regarding the use of railway for cargo transport. The survey responses were statistically tested using Smart PLS structural equation modeling. The results indicate that attitude toward railway use had the strongest influence on choice, while the key variable affecting attitude formation was cost.