Commuter Train Service Research Articles

Welfare loss of pricing schemes in commuting train and interregional train operations

As metropolitan areas expand, commuter rail increasingly extends outward, creating unintended competition with interregional rail. Competition between commuter train service and interregional train service engenders an inefficient allocation of rail services, thereby inducing welfare losses. Hence, the imperative arises to stratify train classes clearly via rail fare adjustments. However, the public nature of rail services acts as a price ceiling, making it challenging to implement rail service fare increases, thus necessitating a solution capable of distinguishing between train classes with minimal fare adjustments. This study employs a Stated Preference (SP) survey targeting rail users traversing the Seoul-Suwon and Seoul-Cheonan segments of the Gyeongbu Line in Korea to elucidate remedies for enhancing the inefficiency prevalent in the rail pricing schemes. Distinct preference clusters for each rail service and the value of time and seat reservation service for rail users were preliminarily discerned by leveraging the SP survey. The proposed solution advocates for an increase in interregional rail service fares of $0.52 for the Seoul-Suwon section and $3.14 for the Seoul-Cheonan section, along with a restriction in seat reservation services, to achieve differentiation between train classes. Implementation of this solution is anticipated to recalibrate the mode share within the rail services, fostering efficiency in service allocation and bolstering the profitability of rail operators, thereby mitigating welfare losses. This study contributes to rail pricing and efficiency of railway operations through SP analysis of rail transportation.

Evaluation of Commuter Train User Mapping in the Sidoarjo – Indro Department

The mobility of people from Sidoarjo to Gresik for various purposes requires commuter train as an efficient transportation mode. There is a fundamental need to map the distribution of potential commuter train users whose destination is Gresik area. In this study, the researcher chose Sidoarjo - Indro commuter train route as it intersects with a road and its vehicular traffic. This research method examined the population, number of people using commuter service, vehicle mode selection, and problems encountered while travelling between Sidoarjo and Gresik. Data collection methods used were surveys and questionnaires. Data processing used was tabulation. The mapping results show that the purpose of the passengers’ trip is predominantly for work using motorbike which delivered access as far as 4 km (30%) and online motorbike taxi as far as 4 km (43%). It is known that the distribution of commuter train passengers is dominated by those who start from Gubeng Station and stop at Sidoarjo Station. The mapping of the distribution is important to create fundamental reference that is further used in transportation modelling for areas that are not yet served by Commuter Train services, considering that commuter train services are not evenly distributed throughout the region. It is also essential to evaluate based on commuter train travel behavior mapping.

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ON RESIDENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHERN MALAYSIA

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is gaining wide acceptance by many state’s governments in Malaysia due to its potential to create a liveable neighbourhood with enhanced mobility. Therefore, this study aims to assess the impact of TOD on the residents’ quality of life in Malaysia northern states. The data for this study were gathered from a survey on 360 residents who used the Northern KTM commuter train service. Descriptive and inferential statistics including chi-square test and PLS-SEM technique was performed to analyse the data and produce the findings. The findings of this study shown that there were significant differences in travel behaviour patterns (companions, frequencies, and walking durations) with respect to respondents’ travel purposes. Moreover, it was revealed that land-use diversity and walkable design as important TOD principles that contribute to their quality of life. The findings of this research would serve as a base but critical information to direct future National Estate Development Plan.

Analysis of Passenger Commuter Train Services Surabaya – Sidoarjo

This study is intended to measure the level of satisfaction and expectations of service users on the Surabaya - Sidoarjo Commuter Train service with the benchmarks used, namely the Minimum Service Standard Ministerial Transportation Degree number PM 65 of 2019. The study was conducted by conducting a field survey of the condition of railway infrastructure. The survey stated preference for the Surabaya - Sidorajo commuter train users through a questionnaire. The method to be used is Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). The results of the analysis using the IPA method are expected to identify the level of satisfaction and expectations of service users on the Surabaya - Sidoarjo Commuter train service and will be able to provide service improvement suggestions to PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) as a commuter transport operator in the Gerbang Kertasusila area. In this case the research is in line with the Technology Readiness Level (TKT) point 9 which has criteria, namely the real application (application) of technology in its final form and under the intended (planned) conditions as in operational testing and evaluation. In general, this is the last part / aspect of the bug fixing effort in actual system development. Examples include for example the use of the system in operational mission conditions.

Predicting the influence area of access and egress of commuter train based on survey data of travel behavior characteristics

The main objective of this research is to predict the influence area of the SULAM Commuter Train when heading (Access) and leaving (Egress) the train station. The research method was carried out using an interview survey of SULAM commuter train passengers on weekdays in the morning departure hours (06.00-07.20) from Lamongan - Surabaya. Data on distance travel and connecting modes obtained from interview surveys are important data for calculating the influence area of the SULAM Commuter Train. The two data above are analysis gaps from the research. The influence area obtained from the Access-Egress interval, which is mostly chosen by SULAM Commuter train passengers, while data that is not widely selected can be ignored and considered as underserved territory. The value of the influence area can be viewed from each type of connection and is the renewal of this study. Planning new routes in underserved areas is a benefit of this research. Predictions about the influence area are important, given that the stretch of the commuter train service line in the city of Surabaya and its surrounding areas is still very limited.

IDENTIFYING KEY FACTORS OF COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE QUALITY:AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS FOR DHAKA CITY

Commuter train is a viable alternative to road transport to ease the traffic congestion which requires appropriate planning by concerned authorities. The research is aimed to assess passengers’ perception about commuter train service running in areas near Dhaka city. An Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model has been developed to evaluate service quality (SQ) of commuter train. Field survey data has been conducted among 802 respondents who were the regular user of commuter train and 12 attributes have been selected for model development. ANFIS was developed by the training and then tested by 80% and 20% of the total sample respectively. After that, model performance has been evaluated by (i) Confusion Matrix (ii) Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and attributes are ranked based on their relative importance. The proposed ANFIS model has 61.50% accuracy in training and 47.80% accuracy in testing. From the results, it is found that 'Bogie condition', 'Cleanliness', ‘Female harassment’, 'Behavior of staff' and 'Toilet facility' are the most significant attributes. This indicates that some necessary measures should be taken immediately to recover the effects of these attributes to improve the SQ of commuter train.

IDENTIFYING KEY FACTORS OF COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE QUALITY:AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS FOR DHAKA CITY

Commuter train is a viable alternative to road transport to ease the traffic congestion which requires appropriate planning by concerned authorities. The research is aimed to assess passengers’ perception about commuter train service running in areas near Dhaka city. An Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model has been developed to evaluate service quality (SQ) of commuter train. Field survey data has been conducted among 802 respondents who were the regular user of commuter train and 12 attributes have been selected for model development. ANFIS was developed by the training and then tested by 80% and 20% of the total sample respectively. After that, model performance has been evaluated by (i) Confusion Matrix (ii) Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and attributes are ranked based on their relative importance. The proposed ANFIS model has 61.50% accuracy in training and 47.80% accuracy in testing. From the results, it is found that 'Bogie condition', 'Cleanliness', ‘Female harassment’, 'Behavior of staff' and 'Toilet facility' are the most significant attributes. This indicates that some necessary measures should be taken immediately to recover the effects of these attributes to improve the SQ of commuter train.Â

Persepsi Pengguna Jasa KRL Terhadap Rencana Penataan Ulang Rute KRL Jabodetabek

One impact of the Greater Jakarta development is the encourage people movement and demand for commuter rail. Jabodetabek Commuter train becomes very important role that primarily serves commuter towns or other location that draw large number of commuter who travel on a daily basis. However, unbalancing of capacity and demand of commuter rail will decline index performances. Tire goal of study identify commuter train service regarding implementation of single operation plan. qualitative and quantitative analysis methods are used in this study which identify factors that affect index performance based on the service quality. The analysis result is majority of respondents (69,2 % ) would use the transport services KRL if the single system operation is applied. Seen from the results of a survey that states continue to use the KRL as much as 69.20% on tire grounds tlrere was no other choice. In order to support the smooth operation of the single, an intensive socialization to the public is needs to be done by PT KCJ especially users KRL such as schedule changes, the tariffs, the frequency of KRL, and new routes KRL. Besides changes in the pattern of operation, operator should provide adequate infrastructure capacity so that it can provide comfort to the passengers which the spread of passengers at some stations.Keywords: commuter rail, services, rerouting.

PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM ATAS HAK KENYAMANAN KONSUMEN SEBAGAI PENGGUNA JASA TRANPORTASI KERETA API COMMUTER LINE KHUSUS WANITA

Nowadays, a convenient transportation needs are increasingly needed by the public including transportation for women’s Commuter Line train. However, in practice there was still inconvenience in using the Woman’s Exclusive commuter line train transportation. How is the legal protection of customer’s right to comfort as a user of the Women’s Exclusive commuter line Transportation service trains is a problem discussed. The research method used is a descriptive normative research method which is based on secondary data and primary data as supporting data which is analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study illustrate that PT KCI has not provide legal protection for female special line commuter train service users as stipulated in Article 3 Railway Law No. 23 of 2007 and Article 4 Paragraph (1) Customer Protection Law No. 8 of 1999 , the inconvenience caused by the Women’s Special commuter line train is always full tight and has caused one of the train passangers to faint.

Assessment of Commuter Train Timetables Including Transfers

Abstract Many railway networks suffer from high capacity utilisation. For scheduling all services, adjustments to the desired slots are often needed. Such adjustments might lead to longer travel times, crowded trains, longer waiting times for boarding and for transfers. All of this has an important socio-economic impact on both travellers and train operators. This raises the question of the socio-economic assessment of changes in commuter train timetables including transfers. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of adjustments of commuter train timetables on the traveller (i.e. consumer costs) and the train operator (i.e. producer costs). These costs are estimated based on all train trips and operations in the network. In a case study, the effect of changes in departure times (resulting in non-regular interval timetables) is analysed. Further, the price of cancelling a two-way service during different times of the day is compared. The results show that changing departure times can both decrease and increase the total costs, and that regularity for parallel services might not be as important as expected if it is kept for each separate service. For the second study, waiting times for transfers were indicated to have a (too) large impact which can lead to misleading results and might be adjusted in future work. The model is adequate for such kind of questions but needs some more adjustments. For railway networks with dense and heterogeneous traffic (as is the case in Sweden), the contributions of this model are useful for making the challenging timetabling process easier and commuter train services less costly.

Identifying the Factors Affecting on Service Quality & Passenger Satisfaction in Commuter Train Services

Identifying the Factors Affecting on Service Quality & Passenger Satisfaction in Commuter Train Services

EVALUATION ON THE PSO PROVISION FOR COMMUTER TRAINS THROUGH PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE QUALITY OF ECONOMY-CLASS TRAINS

Commuter train is one mode of transportation that get PSO aid from the government. The problems related to PSO, among others, are the absence of a common perception on the understanding/definition of PSO and yet all PSO activities are done through a tender process, different basic calculation on the required PSO fund among PSO-executing SOEs, no separation between PSO business activities and non-PSO business activities in the financial statement. In addition, the compensation given by the government for PSO assignment is not sufficient, so that the commuter train service faces many disruptions. For example, the matter of delay reflects that train is not reliable, rails and bridges are not in the prime condition, the signal has beenthe signal has been fade, overlow electric current (pantograph) is frequently disrupted.The purpose of this study is to know, understand and evaluate the provision of PSO in order to maximize the commuter train services. The benefit of this research is to contribute ideas related to the administration of PSO so that people can feel the benefits. The method used is qualitative approach, descriptive analysis, and evaluation on the policy of PSO provision. The results of this study are divided into: PSO provision for economy-class trains, commuter services in Jabodetabek, asserting the separation of service types, support for PSO service improvement, and performance-based planning concept.

Measuring the Socio-economic Benefits of Train Timetables Application to Commuter Train Services in Stockholm

On highly used railway lines with heterogeneous traffic, timetabling is challenging. In particular, the limited existing capacity means that to guarantee an acceptable level of quality, the infrast ...

Commuter rail accessibility and house values: The case of the Montreal South Shore, Canada, 1992–2009

While public transportation (PT) plays a crucial role in the social and environmental dimensions, its impacts on the location rent remain poorly known. However, there is a strong connection between PT infrastructures and real estate markets since the former may generate externalities that can influence sales prices. This paper aims at estimating the actual effect of implementing a commuter train service between a major city (Montreal, Canada) and its southern periphery occurring in 2000–2003. Using a difference-in-differences (DID) estimator in the hedonic price model for single-family house sales between 1992 and 2009, the paper estimates the direct marginal price impact of a new commuter train service following changes in access to stations. Results suggest that the opening of a new commuter train service on the Montreal South Shore generates a location premium for houses located in the stations’ vicinity (as measured through walking distance and car driving time) as opposed to houses that do not experience any improvement in accessibility to the commuter train service, either in space or in time. In addition, the new service raises property tax income for involved municipalities by several million dollars a year through enhanced property values.

Automatic Construction of Train Arrival and Departure Schedules at Terminal Stations

Recently, attention to the railway transportation has been revived from the viewpoint of alleviating environmental problems such as reduction of CO2 emission amount. Moreover, commuter train services in urban areas and long distance train services such as Shinkansen are indispensable in Japan. In this paper, we formulate the train arrival and departure optimization problem at a terminal station as a 0-1 integer programming problem, and we obtainined solutions by using a solver for the case of Tokyo Station of Tohoku Shinkansen. Moreover, we transform this problem in polynomial time to the Maximum matching problem in a bipartite graph when some realistic conditions are assumed.

Introducing Japanese technology for the UKs first high speed commuter train service(Keynote 2,Conference Report on the ProMAC 2010)

Introducing Japanese technology for the UKs first high speed commuter train service(Keynote 2,Conference Report on the ProMAC 2010)

Ecology profile of the german high-speed rail passenger transport system, ICE

Environmental effects caused by the railway transport services have rarely been investigated in depth from a systemic point of view. A screening LCA, called ecology profile, of the German high-speed passenger train system, the ICE, is presented here, based on a study conducted by the University of Halle and the Deutsche Bahn AG, the major German rail operator. In this study, the resource consumption caused by traction, manufacturing and maintenance of ICE trains, as well as construction and operation of the supporting rail infrastructure and buildings, have been evaluated using cumulative energy demand (CED), cumulative material input per service unit (MIPS) and CO2 emissions as indicators. Approximately 200 items of inventory data were collected from DB AG experts, manufacturers, site balances and the associated literature. They were allocated in order to derive 100-person-kilometre-related mass and energy consumption figures. The appropriate CED, MIPS and CO2 factors were applied in order to quantify the indirect efforts associated with the inventory data. For the reference high-speed route investigated, Hanover-Wuerzburg, the railroad infrastructure does not contribute the high share of resource consumption to the life cycle of the transport service which was expected from other studies. For the reference route, the CED of the infrastructure contributes 13% to the total CED per 100 person kilometres, whilst the energy demand of the traction process dominates the life cycle. Within the railway infrastructure, the construction of tunnels and the heating of rail points during winter time are significant primary-energy active components, whereas the energy requirement for maintaining the railway stations is a minor factor in comparison. The environmental impact of new technologies for designing rail tracks have also been analysed. The new ballastless slab track technology investigated needs higher absolute resource inputs in the construction phase compared with the traditional gravel bed, but due to higher life expectancy, it competes favourably at the 100-person-kilometre level, at least in terms of material requirements. Efforts to reduce the traction energy consumption of the ICE train will have the greatest impact on the CED of the transport system. In summary, a total of 48 kg of solid primary resources are needed for a passenger to travel 100 km by ICE. The results presented can be used for modelling other high-speed railway transport systems. A comparison of the ecology profiles of the German, French and Japanese high-speed train systems would be of interest in order to identify potential areas for improvement. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the short-hop, commuter train service. Further efforts should be directed to comparing the infrastructure of the high speed train and that of highway road traffic.