Evaluation Index System for Railway Hub Logistics Base System Layout Planning, Taking Hefei Railway Hub in China as an Example

The construction of a railway hub logistics base system has many influencing factors and a high construction cost. There is an extremely important social and economic significance to the evaluation of its planning scheme. This study has obtained practical experience from a large number of existing railway hub planning schemes in China, using the analytic hierarchy process. Then, macro- and micro-level layout planning principles were analyzed. Moreover, 16 evaluation indicators were established at the macro and micro levels. The analytic hierarchy process and a comprehensive evaluation index method were used to deal with all indicators and give the score of the planning scheme. Lastly, Hefei railway hub in China was taken as an example to test the theory above

Significance of Trans-European Transport Networks for Logistics Centre Localization as Exemplified by the Łódź Region

This work complements and structures knowledge in the field of logistics centres (with focus on the Łódź region). It presents a thorough analysis of strategic documents of the European Union in reference to the functioning of international transport networks. It also provides a detailed description of logistics facilities operations from the theoretical standpoint and definition of relations in points where logistics centres and TEN-T networks overlap. The result of this work is a set of recommendations referring to effective development of logistics centres on the background of transport corridors

Promoting Intermodal Connectivity at California’s High Speed Rail Stations

High-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as one of the most revolutionary and transformative transportation technologies, having a profound impact on urban-regional accessibility and inter-city travel across Europe, Japan, and more recently China and other Asian countries. One of HSR’s biggest advantages over air travel is that it offers passengers a one-seat ride into the center of major cities, eliminating time-consuming airport transfers and wait times, and providing ample opportunities for intermodal transfers at these locales. Thus, HSR passengers are typically able to arrive at stations that are only a short walk away from central business districts and major tourist attractions, without experiencing any of the stress that car drivers often experience in negotiating such highly congested environments. Such an approach requires a high level of coordination and planning of the infrastructural and spatial aspects of the HSR service, and a high degree of intermodal connectivity. But what key elements can help the US high-speed rail system blend successfully with other existing rail and transit services? That question is critically important now that high-speed rail is under construction in California. The study seeks to understand the requirements for high levels of connectivity and spatial and operational integration of HSR stations and offer recommendations for seamless, and convenient integrated service in California intercity rail/HSR stations. The study draws data from a review of the literature on the connectivity, intermodality, and spatial and operational integration of transit systems; a survey of 26 high-speed rail experts from six different European countries; and an in-depth look of the German and Spanish HSR systems and some of their stations, which are deemed as exemplary models of station connectivity. The study offers recommendations on how to enhance both the spatial and the operational connectivity of high-speed rail systems giving emphasis on four spatial zones: the station, the station neighborhood, the municipality at large, and the region

Contemporary Perspectives of Railway, Logistics and Urban Development in Budapest

Budapest metropolitan area is the major logistic hub of Hungary, as major TENT-T corridors cross the city. Growth potential is high, and railway infrastructure, brownfields and new hubs of logistics are key areas of development; still none of these sectors are at their full potential. The case study introduces the historical background and evolution of logistics and the rail network, and national objectives aiming to improve efficiency in infrastructure to foster sustainability and competitiveness. The focus areas are rail freight, offshore trade, service export, intermodal terminals, air cargo terminals, suburban passenger services and investments aiming to increase the usage of railway in freight and passenger transport. The study highlights how the region is seeking its competitive edge, and how progress is hindered by the lack of railway capacities or a lack of integrated urban planning. The urban rail concept and large brownfield sites along the lines may create opportunities for exploitation, but a lack of synergies impedes strategic development for now.Der Großraum Budapest ist das wichtigste logistische Zentrum Ungarns, da die wichtigsten TENT-T-Korridore die Stadt durchqueren. Das Wachstumspotenzial ist hoch, und die Eisenbahninfrastruktur, Brachflächen und neue Logistikzentren sind wichtige Entwicklungsbereiche; dennoch ist keiner dieser Sektoren voll funktionsfähig. Die Fallstudie stellt den historischen Hintergrund und die Entwicklung der Logistik und des Schienennetzes sowie nationale Ziele vor, die darauf abzielen, die Effizienz der Infrastruktur zu verbessern, um Nachhaltigkeit und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu fördern. Die Schwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Schienengüterverkehr, Offshore- Handel, Dienstleistungsexport, intermodale Terminals, Luftfrachtterminals, Personennahverkehr und Investitionen zur Steigerung der Nutzung der Schiene im Güter- und Personenverkehr. Die Studie zeigt, wie die Region ihren Wettbewerbsvorteil sucht und wie der Fortschritt durch fehlende Bahnkapazitäten oder einen Mangel an integrierter Stadtplanung behindert wird. Das Stadtbahnkonzept und große Industriebrachen entlang der Trassen können Chancen zur Nutzung eröffnen, aber fehlende Synergien behindern derzeit eine erfolgreiche strategische Entwicklung