The Mathematical Analysis of Demands for Railway Passenger Transport in Kosovo

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyse the railway transport of passengers in Kosovo, to determine its intensity and structure, to analyse which factors have the greatest impact on the demand for regular rail transport. Furthermore, the paper will examine which trend, which model fits best in moving this mode of transport based on data from 2011 to 2019, and then predict future trends in transport demand. The existence and strength of the dependence among the selected factors, which are assumed to have an impact on passenger rail transport will be examined by the mathematical method of regression analysis.

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THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE GRAVITATIONAL METHODS IN THE LOGISTICS OF RAIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Acta Logistica ◽

10.22306/al.v8i1.198 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 19-25

Author(s):

Milan Dedík ◽

Karol Hrudkay ◽

Adrián Šperka

Keyword(s):

Practical Knowledge ◽

Theoretical Concept ◽

Transport Processes ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Empirical Methods ◽

Theoretical Formulation ◽

Scientific Methods ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Passenger

The main strategic goal of EU transport policy is to support public passenger transport and railway transport as a key transport mode. It is also very important to develop and improve logistic processes in passenger transport. To meet these goals it is necessary to use professional and scientific methods, for example gravitational methods. These methods can be included among progressive empirical methods and models that are used to generalize specific results and offer a general solution to the problem, from practical knowledge to theoretical formulation. These methods are utilised in the natural sciences but their using in transport processes is very important too. One of the best known empirical methods are Nyvig´s and Lill´s gravitational methods. They are especially used in transport planning and organizing, determining of the traffic potential, optimization and rationalization of timetables and traffic service. In the contribution the authors deals with using of the current and new progressive gravitational methods in the context of rail passenger transport logistics. The first chapter comprises narrow connection of the logistics and rail passenger transport including the explanation of their function in rail passenger transport. The next chapter contains an analysis the current research of raised issues. The most important scientific part conssists of theoretical concept of the gravitational methods in railway passenger transport and its various modifications. Theoretical principles of the new progressive Lill´s gravitational model form including its practical application at the chosen railway passenger transport routes are explained and analyzed in the fourth and the fifth chapter.

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Possibilities of Building Connection of M.R. Štefánik Airport to the ŽSR Network

Transport technic and technology ◽

10.2478/ttt-2021-0009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 16-22

Author(s):

Zdenka Bulková ◽

Jozef Gašparík ◽

Vladislav Zitrický

Keyword(s):

Air Transport ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Current Form ◽

Railway Infrastructure ◽

Airport Terminal ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

The Creation ◽

Railway Passenger ◽

Mode Of Transport

Abstract The current conditions of the railway infrastructure near the M. R. Štefánik Airport is analysed as unsatisfactory. The current form of the railway infrastructure of the monitored area is not adapted to the creation of a suitable place for boarding and alighting of passengers. The point determined for boarding and alighting of passengers must be at a reasonable distance from the M. R. Štefánik Airport terminal. This distance must be able to be overcome by walking so that it is not necessary to use another mode of transport to move between these places. The article deals with the possibilities of connecting of M. R. Štefánik Airport to the ŽSR network. The basis for the proposal to connect M. R. Štefánik Airport with a suitable infrastructure ŽSR network within the framework of railway passenger transport is the determination of a suitable transfer point. One of the logical priorities is to place the transfer point as close as possible to the air transport terminal of the M. R. Štefánik Airport within the space possibilities and technical conditions.

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Regression Models for Determining Dependencies on Various Factors on the Railway Line Zohor – Záhorská Ves

Transport technic and technology ◽

10.2478/ttt-2020-0008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Juraj Čamaj ◽

Štefan Čarný ◽

Adrián Šperka

Keyword(s):

Regression Models ◽

Sustainable Transportation ◽

Railway Track ◽

Statistical Dependence ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Railway Line ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Passenger

AbstractPublic passenger transport is presented as an opportunity to achieve future goals for establishing sustainable transportation systems. These systems are demanded from every member country of the EU for securing an ecologically friendly, fast, and reliable way of traveling in regions. Railway passenger transport is proven as a reliable and capable way of connecting regions. In many EÚ countries, railway transport has a certain gap, that could be improved without significant investments. In this study, we are focusing on negative consequences emerging from the cancelling operation of passenger transport on the chosen railway track. Most of the cancelations are affected by external influences. Individual car transport presents significant reasons with a noticeable impact on the potential of railway passenger transport in every region. On the railway line addressed in this article, passenger transport was cancelled in December 2019. This step was implemented for the constantly declining number of passengers. The object of the research is statistical dependence, characterized by the fact that the dependent variable is affected not only by independent variables but also by other unspecified variables and random effects. They are often called model faults or errors. This fact must be captured in a mathematical expression in a regression model. Based on this decision, it is necessary to seek answers to this situation using regression models that show the relationships between the number of passengers carried and the factors influencing their development. The main hypothesis is that the canceled of passenger transport was caused by low use by passengers. For example, with an increase/decrease in population, the number of passengers should increase/decrease the article verifies the dependences of the use of railway transport on the population of individual municipalities and on the development of fuel prices. Various dependencies (linear, polynomial, etc.) are used to test hypotheses. Testing of these dependencies will be performed using Fisher–Snedecor distribution. In the final part, the article also deals with the possibilities of using this line, as freight railway transport is no longer operated on this line. The research was carried out by a case study.

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POSSIBLE WAYS OF IMPROVING RAILWAY OPERATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN AREA BETWEEN DECÍN AND RUMBURK

Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings ◽

10.14311/app.2017.11.0063 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Pavel Purkart ◽

David Vodák ◽

Tomáš Hoření ◽

Tomáš Javořík

Keyword(s):

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Passenger ◽

Railway Operation

This paper is dealing with improving the railway transport on axis Decín – Rumburk. This journey can be undertaken in two possible ways (as an interstate one or an international one through Germany), however the connections between trains are limited (especially problematic is the Rumburk junction, where the connection would be desired). The aim of this paper is to improve the connections in the whole area, in order to reach the maximal effectiveness of a railway passenger transport.

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Implementation of Six Sigma methodology using DMAIC to achieve processes improvement in railway transport

Production Engineering Archives ◽

10.30657/pea.2019.23.03 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (23) ◽

pp. 18-21

Author(s):

Eva Nedeliaková ◽

Vladimíra Štefancová ◽

Michal Petr Hranický

Keyword(s):

Six Sigma ◽

Transport Processes ◽

Statistical Problem ◽

Point Of View ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Transport Services ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Six Sigma Methodology ◽

Railway Passenger

Abstract The provision of quality transport services is a prerequisite for the creation of an efficient organization that can meet the expectations and requirements of both the enterprise itself and its customers. From the railway enterprise's point of view, it is necessary to pay attention to the increasingly demanding requirements of its customers in railway passenger transport. This article focuses on identifying defects in rail transport processes that negatively affect ordinary operations. One of the most serious bottlenecks affecting railway transport reliability is the train delay, which fundamentally affects the perception of railway transport. At the same time, it emphasizes the need to apply individual tools according to the DMAIC cycle in order to achieve continuous improvement. The aim of the implemented Six Sigma methodology in railway enterprise is disciplined application of statistical problem-solving tools to recognize the gaps in the transport process and set out individual steps for their gradual removal.

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IDENTIFICATION OF EXOGENOUS FACTORS THAT CAUSE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION

Black Sea Economic Studies ◽

10.32843/bses.67-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Viktoria Ovchynnikova ◽

Denys Popov

Keyword(s):

High Speed ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Railway Transportation ◽

High Speed Railway ◽

Passenger Transportation ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Exogenous Factors ◽

Railway Passenger

The article proves the need to develop high-speed railway transport, due to the fact that the last decade of travel on high-speed trains around the world is often faster than on airplanes, due to the lack of lengthy check-in, baggage screening, airport transfers and others. This type of transportation is becoming a major factor in the growing trend when passengers choose a high-speed train instead of an airplane. A detailed analysis of high-speed railway transport activities and their competitive advantages in the domestic and world transport markets are outlined. It is proved that in the conditions of cardinal transformation of the external environment caused by globalization, digitalization and intellectualization of world economy the guarantee of efficiency of strategy of development of any business entity is establishment of exogenous factors. The necessity of using methods and models of strategic management in the process of development of high-speed railway transportation in Ukraine is substantiated, as well as the necessity of determining the corresponding exogenous factors. The study identified the following key factors: intensification of international traffic, development of subversive technologies for trains and new transport systems, introduction of multimodal high-speed railway passenger transport technologies, development of multimodal transport infrastructure for high-speed railway passenger transport, development of private passenger transport, partnerships in the use of various forms of state support, digitalization of business processes of high-speed railway passenger transportation, development of intelligent transport systems for high-speed railway passenger transportation, improving customer service of high-speed railway passenger transportation, increasing reliability and safety of rail passenger-passenger transportation cross-border cooperation during the development of high high-speed railway passenger traffic. This will create a basis for determining the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the development of high-speed passenger railway transport and establish the patterns of their economic growth.

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Polish Regional and Long-Distance Railway Transport During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Problemy Kolejnictwa - Railway Reports ◽

10.36137/1925e ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 65 (192) ◽

pp. 185-194

Author(s):

Agata Pomykała

Keyword(s):

Synthetic Methods ◽

Transport Sector ◽

First Year ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Long Distance ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Passenger

The purpose of this article is to present the changes that took place on the market of passenger transport by rail in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. Particular attention has been paid to the railway passenger transport in Poland. Two segments of this transport sector are presented: regional (represented by the POLREGIO company) and long-distance (represented by the PKP Intercity company). An analysis of the available data shows that irrespective of the segment, the year 2020 was characterized by significant reductions in terms of transport, which reached the lowest volumes in April and May, and the financial results of PKP Intercity were worse than in previous years; however, the share of POLREGIO in the market of passenger transport by rail increased. For the purpose of the article, literature and other available sources have been researched and analytical and synthetic methods have been applied. In addition to text, drawings are included. Keywords: railways, regional railway transport, long-distance railway transport, COVID-19

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Analyzing the Factors Which Influence the Effectiveness of Railway Passenger Transport

Yearbook of UNWE ◽

10.37075/yb.2021.1.07 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 137-148

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Added Value ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Sustainable Transport ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Transport ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Operational Factors ◽

Railway Passenger ◽

Stable Development

Railway transport makes significant contributions to the economy of every country. Approximately 30 000 people are directly employed in this sector in Bulgaria, and the added value to the GDP amounts to approximately 2% (NSI, 2019а). Railway transport is crucial for a more sustainable transport sector, stable economic development, as well as social cohesion and connectivity of citizens. The article presents a study of the technical and operational factors for the work of railway transport as well as energy consumption during freights. The goal is to outline the way these indicators affect the stable development of railway transport and what their actual influence is in regard to carrying out railway passenger transport. The speed and energy efficiency of railway passenger transport have been analysed, as they will serve as the foundation for specific suggestions on how to carry out passenger transport in Bulgaria more effectively.

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So Close, So Different – Regional Rail Transport in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies ◽

10.7172/1689-9024.yars.2016.9.14.7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (14) ◽

pp. 159-179

Author(s):

Marcin Król ◽

Jakub Taczanowski

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Final Section ◽

Rail Transport ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Economic Context ◽

Railway Passenger Transport ◽

Railway Passenger

The objective of this paper is to present three different models of regional railway passenger transport that emerged in the process of post-communist transition after 1989 in neighbouring countries: Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. After an introduction, the second section of the paper shows the historical, spatial and socio-economic context of the analysis. The three resulting models are presented in the following section. This part of the paper is also devoted to the discussion of the developments, experiences and results obtained in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The final section provides conclusions.

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