THE ROLE OF UKRAINIAN RAILWAY TRANSPORT IN MODERN LOGISTIC PROCESSES

D V Lomotko,Y I Hryhorova,H O Prymachenko

doi:10.15802/stp2019/184487

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https://doi.org/10.15802/stp2019/184487

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Abstract

Purpose. As Ukraine actively develops its transport and logistics network taking into account the modern changes, the ever-increasing trade volume between the Europe and Asia, presents a good opportunity for increasing interoperability for the networks of international railway transportations. The study is aimed to consider in detail main components of railway interoperability and possible ways for achievement of their interaction. Methodology. The idea of interoperability was taken as a basis as a part of logistic system at railway. The crossing of different types of gauges was analyzed on the example of collaboration of Ukraine with European and Asian countries due to the increased freight traffic volume between them. Findings. Taking into account the basic technical parameters unifying the railway operation we found out the following principles: to agree upon a set of technical parameters, essential for the interoperability of the entire region; to determine the values and methods for agreement of the technical parameters to achieve technical interoperability; to decide on gradual implementation of technical interoperability, starting from the international corridors in a coordinated way depending on the priorities of international transportations. Originality. We considered the value of interoperability as a part of railway logistic systems. Practical value. The obtained results of search can be used during implementation of common platform of Ukraine`s collaboration with other countries related to the railway interoperability by establishing common base for work in prospective collaboration.

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In rail transport, the concept of interoperability appeared along with the implementation of European Directives relating to the establishment of the rail market and the increase in the possibility of the transfer of transport by rail between countries [3, 10]
Following from our search work we assumed that both of these organizations can be used as a ground to collaboration of all countries from the list in Table 1 guided by the principles of interoperability set forth in this work
Opening the railway market for services requires the implementation of the interoperability conditions, to integrate railway systems and enable the movement of passenger and freight trains without unnecessary restrictions arising from the technical and organizational differences in these systems

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Introduction

The concept of interoperability appeared along with the implementation of European Directives relating to the establishment of the rail market and the increase in the possibility of the transfer of transport by rail between countries [3, 10]. Interoperability of railway transport development is a matter of achieving Ukraine’s potential and ensuring the country’s access to international markets. Ukraine can take the right steps to seize this opportunity by enhancing development of interoperability in railways through initiatives such as support the investments in railway infrastructure to achieve technical interoperability, harmonization of the regulatory framework for the railway industry (mainly common safety rules), regulation of the border crossing procedures to facilitate international traffic and implementation of the commercial and legal framework for international rail transport [3, 13].

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