Transport Organization Research Articles

Design of Transport Organization Schemes for River Shipping Towing Transport

To improve the economic efficiency of ship transportation in the Jialing River section, this paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the factors affecting tugboat and barge operations during cornering and lockage. Based on a detailed analysis of existing problems, this study proposes the re-adoption of electric tugboat solutions as a keyway to enhance the economic efficiency and transport capacity of Jialing River shipping. By establishing a mathematical model and comparing the cost levels of electric-powered vessels with traditional oil-driven ones, the study further suggests strategies for applying electric-powered tugs to increase the average tonnage per lockage pass and achieve optimization of ship transport organization, including careful adjustment of ship types and lockage vessel combinations. The research results show that under current conditions, the optimal fleet organization scheme is a combination of A motorized ships and B barges with a specific carrying weight (each barge with a load of t), which can significantly enhance the economic efficiency level of Jialing River fleets under specific premises, while also increasing transport volume and reducing costs by approximately.

Aspects Regard of Quality and Quality Management in Road Transport

The scientific paper presents a concrete research carried out by the author in order to implement theoretical and practical concepts of a technical-managerial nature, in which aspects of quality and quality management in the field of road vehicle transport are presented. In this way those interested can learn about quality and quality management in the knowledge-based economy, described by increased competition with direct implications for the management of the road transport organisation. The following are aspects of quality and quality management in road transport in the context of market demands and the increasing complexity of the services provided. It also deals with issues related to how the activities and services of road transport organisations are certified in terms of quality and reviews the most important ISO standards used in the certification process of the quality of specific services. The principles and functions of knowledge-based quality management in road transport are defined. They are analysed from both an economic and a knowledge perspective. At the end of the paper it is shown how to implement Total Quality Management (TQM) in a road transport organisation and the conclusions in the field are drawn.

ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА МАРШРУТНОЙ СЕТИ ОБЩЕСТВЕННОГО ТРАНСПОРТА ГОРОДА БАРНАУЛА

The development of a city is closely related to the state of its transport system and the spatial organization of urban public transport. In general, a number of transport problems can be noted for the city related to the waiting time for transport, the provision of various areas with urban public transport routes, etc. These problems have become particularly relevant in the 21st century and have become very actively discussed. The article is devoted to the analysis of the route network of the city of Barnaul, as well as the number of rolling stock on the routes. Particular attention is paid to routes where there is a shortage of rolling stock. The purpose of the work is to analyze the current state of the route network of the city of Barnaul and identify problems. The main methods were literature analysis, as well as monitoring public transport using the 2GIS service. In general, it can be noted that the city’s public transport runs stably and interruptions occur due to weather conditions (in particular freezing) or traffic situations (congestion in the morning and evening); there is also a dependence of preferential traffic to the city center and from the city center to depending on the time of day.

Forecasting technique of transport need for population of cities with high tourist potential during peak seasons

Introduction. One of the key problems in ensuring the quality of recreation for the population is the provision of transport services that meet the transport needs of vacationers. The study of the transport needs of the population of resort cities during the holiday season is caused by the need to assess changing passenger flows as a result of a multiple increase due to vacationers in accordance with their place of attraction and possible adjustments to the routes of regular passenger transportation by road. This determines the relevance of the topic of this article. The purpose of the article is to develop a methodology for determining the needs for transport services for the population and vacationers in cities with high resort potential during the busiest periods, which makes it possible to design transportation processes along regular routes.Materials and methods. General scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, the provisions of probability theory and mathematical statistics, mathematical modeling, as well as the provisions of the technology of transport processes were used as the main research methods. The work carried out the zoning of the city into transport areas with a center of gravity at stopping points of urban passenger transport. Calculations of potential transport needs were carried out on the basis of a survey of vacationers and field observations, which were processed using standard Microsoft Excel and Statistika software.Results. The main result of the work is a methodology for determining the potential transport needs of the population and vacationers in cities with high tourism potential for the development and adjustment of routes for regular passenger transportation by road during the holiday season, which represents the scientific novelty of the research. The technique contains a mathematical model and algorithm.Discussion and conclusion. The use of this methodology will enable the organizer of transportation in resort cities to optimize the organization of regular passenger transportation by road during peak seasons.

Mitigating urban heat and air pollution considering green and transportation infrastructure

Global urbanization is causing an increase in population and transportation along with a reduction of green spaces. This phenomenon is leading to the development of Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Urban Pollution Island (UPI) effects, negatively impacting the urban environment. Numerous mitigation strategies have been proposed to reduce heat and air pollution. However, the combined impact of green and transportation infrastructure and their potential to mitigate heat and air pollution remains partially understood. This review aims to contribute by systematically investigating studies on mitigation strategies for urban green and transportation infrastructure from 2003 to 2023. These strategies are classified into two types: green infrastructure-related (greenery, green roofs, and green walls) and transportation-related (transportation fuel, transportation networks, and transportation organization systems). The findings are presented under five aspects: (1) Most research on transportation infrastructure adopts qualitative research methods, whereas research on green infrastructure tends to adopt quantitative methods; (2) Developed countries prioritize upgrading their transportation fuel, while developing countries remain inclined towards developing urban green spaces; (3) In subtropical and temperate zones, green roofs and green walls may cool the local ambient (within 1 m above the surface) by up to 10℃, whereas the cooling effect in other climate zones is within 5℃; (4) More focus was put on reducing the surface temperature rather than the air temperature. Green roofs and green walls are found to cool the former 2–3 times more than the latter; (5) Green infrastructure in the subtropical zone is 1.2 to 2 times more effective at adsorbing gaseous pollutants than in the temperate zone. This review can assist policymakers, urban planners and researchers in effectively mitigating urban heat and air pollution, and guide future research endeavors.

DETOURS AND DELAYS: NAVIGATING THE PANDEMIC'S IMPACT ON INDIA'S TRANSPORT SECTOR AND TOURISM

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the Indian transport industry, affecting various sectors such as aviation, railways, road transport, and maritime. The nationwide lockdowns and travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the virus led to a significant decline in passenger traffic and freight movement, causing severe financial distress to the industry. This almost standstill in the movement of the people severely affected the Indian tourism industry which provides 7 per cent of GDP and 9 per cent of employment by 2019. The aviation sector witnessed a sharp decline in passenger traffic, leading to financial losses for airlines and airports. Many airlines were forced to suspend operations or reduce their workforce to survive. Similarly, the Indian Railways faced challenges due to the suspension of passenger trains, impacting revenue generation. The road transport sector also suffered due to the lockdowns, with restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement affecting the movement of goods and passengers. The maritime sector faced challenges due to disruptions in global trade and port operations. To mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the Indian government announced various relief measures, including financial assistance, waivers, and restructuring of loans for the transport industry. The government also launched initiatives such as the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate stranded Indians and the One Nation, One Card scheme for seamless travel across different modes of transport. By recognising the importance of the revival of tourism in India Indian Government announced many sops and reliefs to the tour operators, travel agents and transport organisations. Despite these measures, the road to recovery for the Indian transport industry remains challenging. The industry will need to adapt to the new normal by implementing safety measures, embracing digital technologies, and diversifying its operations to ensure resilience in future crises. KEYWORDS: Covid -19, Road transport, Railways, Civil aviation, Tourism

Об актуальности и подходах к началу перемещения товаров через таможенную границу Евразийского экономического союза высокоавтоматизированными транспортными средствами

The article reviews relevant issues of transportation of goods across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union by highly automated unmanned transport vehicles. The authors describe the history and the basis for the organization of experimental unmanned cargo transportation between logistics centers in Blagoveschensk (Russia) and Heihe (China) using the bridge across the Amur river. The paper singles out positive effects from the use of unmanned transport vehicles for cargo transportations and analyzes practical technological issues associated with the use of unmanned transport vehicles. The authors bring forward a proposal about the need for the legal consolidation of movement of unmanned transport within the framework of international transport routes.

О некоторых проблемах предпринимательской деятельности в сфере организации воздушного движения

The article analyzes some aspects of entrepreneurship for such business entities as Rosaeronavigation airlines in the context of overcoming the consequences of the covid epidemic and economic sanctions from some foreign countries, which have a negative impact on the activities of transport organizations. Attention is drawn to the underestimation of the peculiarities of the work of enterprises that ensure the organization and safety of aircraft flights in new conditions and the seriousness of the current situation of economic entities involved in providing commercial air transportation.

Integration of geoinformation in transport systems

The purpose of the article is to define and apply modern scientific and practical approaches of geo-information technologies in the organization of cargo transportation using the example of the city of Kharkiv. The main task of transport is to ensure the needs of the population in meeting the needs of their movement and transportation of goods. In the presented study, the issue of integration of geo-information technologies in the process of organization of cargo transportation is solved.

POSSIBILITIES AND TRENDS OF APPLICATION OF DIGITALIZATION IN THE ORGANIZATION OF RAILWAY PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN UKRAINE

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to adapt the experience of leading European countries in the implementation of digital technologies in the organization of railway passenger transportation in the transport market of Ukraine. Method. The following methods were used to achieve the set goal and solve the identified tasks: comparative and graphic method - to display trends in the development dynamics of European countries; systematization and classification - to classify areas of application of digital technologies in the organization of passenger rail transport, modeling - to form a model of the development of passenger rail transport based on digital technologies. Results. In order to increase the competitiveness of passenger transportation in the modern transport market, PJSC "UZ" in the conditions of digitalization of the industry must use the proposed digital marketing tools in the organization of passenger rail transportation and a comprehensive model of the development of passenger rail transportation based on digital technologies. Scientific novelty. Digital marketing tools in the organization of railway passenger transportation are offered. A model for the development of passenger rail transportation based on digital technologies has been created to increase competition in the market of transport services. The practical significance. The proposed digital marketing tools and the formed model for the development of passenger rail transportation based on digital technologies will allow us to adapt to the conditions of the European transport market more quickly and receive additional revenue from passenger transportation.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN THE FIELD OF ASSESSMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

The development of the conceptual apparatus in the field of assessing the organization of urban passenger transportation allows us to form objective evaluation mechanisms for further improvement of the work of urban public passenger transport. Today in the presence of a number of problems in the field of transport services for the population of large and largest cities the task of forming a sound assessment system for the organization of urban passenger transportation becomes the most urgent. However for such an assessment different authors use different categories: "effectiveness", "efficiency", and "quality". There are no works that would allow us to determine the most appropriate category in relation to the functioning of urban public passenger transport. The article conducts a study of these categories, presents their comparative analysis and considers the possibilities of their use to evaluate the operation of the system in question. Purpose. The main objective of the article is to select a category for evaluating the organization of urban passenger transportation. Methodology. The method of analysis and the method of systematization of data were used in carrying out the research. Results. The essence of each of such categories as "effectiveness", "efficiency" and "quality" in relation to the assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation is determined. The interrelationships between the categories and their significant differences are determined. The choice of the category of assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation is justified. The scope of the results. The results obtained can be guided by scientists and specialists involved in the assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation. Conclusions. It is recommended when choosing a category for evaluating the organization of urban passenger transportation to reflect its essence, which is defined in this article.

The new world order in the safety of cargo transportation

This article analyzes new organizational processes of transport use in cargo movement between the Economic Union countries and China. Nowadays the organization of cargo transportation to the Russian, European and Asian markets is associated with high risks. Growing interstate confrontation of the countries participating in the Euro-Asian market has a devastating effect on the transport organizational mechanism of road, rail and sea cargo transportation. The authors of the study act as analysts of the processes of formation of a new economic order in the security of transport parameters of resource movement in space and time, which determine the efficiency and competitiveness of the production link of regions on the basis of expanding organizational trade relations of economic entities. Today resources, the level of their territorial dispersion and fragmentation, along with the actual location of productive forces and capacities, in many respects are determinants in the development of business and competitiveness of the economies of national states. Particular attention is paid to the development of both external interstate and internal national linear transportation networks, including rail, road and water transport. Combining the potentials of a number of continental countries, as well as the organization of technical and technological interaction between the participating countries with corporate use of resources, gives an undeniable advantage in achieving economic and social efficiency in the development of national states. This requires a comprehensive socio-economic author's assessment of the direct and indirect advantages and losses of the economic conjuncture of the Economic Union countries, Russia and China, as the main participants and organizers of creating conditions for a new economic order. The new economic order in the development of transport communications determines the implementation of a more effective mechanism for using the continental production resources of China, India, Iran and Russia, which are concentrated on the basis of inter-country corporatization of their use and objective advantageous location of national productive forces and consumer markets.

Analysis of the organization of sulfur export transportation in mixed river-sea traffic

Sulfur is one of the export cargoes and occupies a significant share in the volume of water transport. The article analyzes the route from a sulfur production plant in the Astrakhan region to the seaport of Kavkaz, which involves motor transport, the specialized river port of Buzan, river fleet, a road transshipment complex in the seaport of Kavkaz, and sea vessels. It has been established that when transporting sulfur by water, mainly self-propelled fleets are used. The elements of the circular voyage of river ships, the technology and performance indicators of the ports were studied, the statistics of the supply of sea vessels to the port of Kavkaz for sulfur transshipment, the productivity of the fleet taking into account the actual duration of the circular voyage were analyzed. An option has been proposed for transporting sulfur on the analyzed route using pushed trains, which will allow, with an optimal ratio of the number of barges and pushers, to reduce energy costs with corresponding fuel savings and the number of crew.

Organization of Passenger Transportation in the Ob-Irtysh Water Basin (End of XIX – Early XX Centuries)

In modern historical literature the problem of the formation and development of river companies is actively studied by historians, which allows us to trace the formation of new forms of economic relations, primarily in remote regions. But the development of entrepreneurial companies is primarily associated with customers, consumers, and potential clients. The transportation of passengers at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th centuries, including in the Ob-Irtysh water basin, became a popular commercial service, which, in the absence of alternative transportation options, brought in good income. The purpose of this article is to show the organization and dynamics of passenger transportation in the Ob-Irtysh water basin. In preparing this work, a statistical method and a method of selective analysis of data from the reporting documentation of several river companies were used. This made it possible to identify not only categories and groups of passengers of river companies, but also to show the conditions of accommodation during transportation along the rivers of the Ob-Irtysh water basin. Although there were seven groups of passengers transported, the main customers of this service were local residents, and the most profitable client was the state. These conclusions confirm the opinion of contemporaries, as well as the conclusions of historians about the interest of all participants in the process of commodity-money relations in Western Siberia in the development of not only railway transport, but also river transport. Sources also indicate that large river transport companies sought to diversify their capital by investing it in areas that had just taken shape in the Ob-Irtysh water basin. Of interest is the organization of passenger transportation both by the company itself and under contracts with the executive authorities of local routes in the Ob North.

Digital maturity of the transport and logistics system of the Russian Federation border region

Subject. This article discusses the role of the transport system in ensuring the national security of Russia and the prospects for scientific, technical and economic cooperation with neighboring countries. Objectives. The article aims to comprehensively assess the level of digital maturity of the transport and logistics system of the Samara Oblast. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of rating and integral analyses. Results. The article finds that in the Samara Oblast, the level of digital maturity of the transport and logistics system is lower than the target values on average in Russia, which is unacceptable for a geostrategic area. Conclusions. An increase in the number of personal computers in transport organizations of the Oblast and the active introduction of special software tools that help carry out financial settlements in electronic form are the most important tasks for the development of the transport and logistics system of the Samara Oblast.

Predicting Skill Decay: A Practical Application of the Skill Decay Analysis Tool

This paper describes a skill decay prediction model that was applied to a safety critical task conducted by rail workers. The tool is easy to use and promotes skill maintenance for operators in environments that have an increased risk of skill decay. A skill decay analysis tool called the User Decision Aid was adapted for use in a large, transportation organisation. The tool is an easy-to-use method that has proven useful in guiding training to prevent the degradation of skill and knowledge in various tasks. It produces skill decay curves, addressing questions such as how frequently should an operator receive training or undertake practice in an activity, to remain skilled and competent in that activity? The skill decay tool provides useful benefits to organisations as it allows the judicious allocation of training resourcing, and can guide the design of tasks.

Study On The Improvement Of Precise Transfer Process For Critically Ill Neonates

Objective To improve the nursing strategy of critically ill neonatal transport and provide guidance for neonatal transport nursing through the study of critically ill neonatal transport. Methods From January 2020 to July 2023, according to the specific requirements and management regulations of epidemic prevention and control, our hospital established a strict and standardized transport plan, carried out transport tasks for 472 newborns who met the transport indications, and organization and management in the transport process; full security protection policy ;the improvement of transport quality and psychological support of family members were studied and analyzed. Results All 472 neonates arrived at the transport hospital safely, their condition did not worsen, their vital signs were stable, and the accompanying medical personnel and drivers did not have infection symptoms. Conclusion This study concluded that in the process of critically ill neonatal transport, the corresponding quality improvement was made in all aspects, which significantly improved the safety of transport during the epidemic period, met the needs of primary hospitals, ensured the life treatment of critically ill children, and maintained the integrity of the medical system.

Loss-of-function of kinesin-5 KIF11 causes microcephaly, chorioretinopathy, and developmental disorders through chromosome instability and cell cycle arrest

Kinesin motors play a fundamental role in development by controlling intracellular transport, spindle assembly, and microtubule organization. In humans, patients carrying mutations in KIF11 suffer from an autosomal dominant inheritable disease called microcephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphoedema, or mental retardation (MCLMR). While mitotic functions of KIF11 proteins have been well documented in centrosome separation and spindle assembly, cellular mechanisms underlying KIF11 dysfunction and MCLMR remain unclear. In this study, we generate KIF11-inhibition chick and zebrafish models and find that KIF11 inhibition results in microcephaly, chorioretinopathy, and severe developmental defects in vivo. Notably, loss-of-function of KIF11 causes the formation of monopolar spindle and chromosome misalignment, which finally contribute to cell cycle arrest, chromosome instability, and cell death. Our results demonstrate that KIF11 is crucial for spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, and cell cycle progression of progenitor stem cells, indicating a potential link between polyploidy and MCLMR. Our data have revealed that KIF11 inhibition cause microcephaly, chorioretinopathy, and development disorders through the formation of monopolar spindle, polyploid, and cell cycle arrest.

Ensuring Traffic Safety in The Organization of Transportation of Agricultural Goods in Cars

When operating a vehicle for the transportation of agricultural goods, the final planning decision should be selected by the technical and economic calculation according to the size of the total reduced costs. Inthiscase, it is necessary to take into account the cost of transportation, maintenance costs, operating and motor costs for each option, losses from the economy fromroadtrafficaccidents.

STUDY OF TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS AND MUTUAL INFLUENCE OF SIGNAL-BLOCKING CABLES WITH CURRENT-CONDUCTIVE CORES WITH INCREASED FLEXIBILITY

In recent years, the intensive development of passenger high-speed and freight heavy traffic сreated increased demands on the organization and provision of transportation, the development and implementation of new, primarily infocommunication technical means and technologies of the track complex. Russian Railways is implementing a number of significant infrastructure projects, several of which have obtained federal status. One of the main directions of of the railway network development is its widespread electrification, development and implementation of innovative infocommunication technical means and technologies for the railway infrastructure of the track complex. During the operation of electrified railways, generted high-power electromagnetic fields posing a serious problem related to electromagnetic compatibility of equipment. Therefore, requirements are placed on the quality of cables of signaling, centralization and blocking systems of railways are rather high. The article observes the transmission parameters and mutual influence of signal-blocking cables and current-carrying cores with high-flexibility.