Abstract
Objective: To carry out an economic comparison of alternative options for a piggyback terminal layout solution in a marshalling yard. Methods: Modern logistics, customer focus approach, synchromodality, system analysis, comparison of options, forecasting, project and situational management methods were used. Results: Scenario forecasting allowed us to assess the possible dynamic patterns of traffic volumes for three options. The position of the yard in the hub is characterized. The technical and technology design of a piggyback terminal are briefly discussed. The terminal location options based on the yard infrastructure are indicated. Schematic solutions with different terminal-yard junctions through turnout track N 22 (option 1) and N 16 of the Transfer Park (option 2) are proposed. We have analyzed benefits and drawbacks, calculated the cost of the marshalling yard development for each developed option at 2014 values. In particular, the itemized capital investments and operating costs of the marshalling yard stepwise development are calculated and presented in a tabular form. Practical importance: The comparative analysis results for a set of technical and economic indicators are presented. Using the method of comparing options for different indicators, option 1 was selected as the most rational in terms of the minimum cumulative costs
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