Data based framework to identify the most significant performance shaping factors in railway operations

Kyriakidis, Miltos; Majumdar, Arnab; Ochieng, Washington Yotto

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2015.04.010

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“…Nevertheless, they have not been mentioned in previous studies related to risk analysis of urban rail transit system [26,27]. one [3,4]. Moreover, it is well worthy of attention that the topology of the network (C17) and the equipment/facility interdependency (C18) occupy the middle positions in the sub-criteria level, which is suggestive of the relative importance of these two factors.…”

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“…Related factors, involving individual technical capabilities (C1) and security awareness (C2), also obtain the higher weights in the sub-criteria level. As the fundamental determinants of human performance, these factors are also critical because positive human performance is essential to keep the system safe running in normal circumstance and bring the abnormal operation back to normal one [3,4]. Moreover, it is well worthy of attention that the topology of the network (C17) and the equipment/facility interdependency (C18) occupy the middle positions in the sub-criteria level, which is suggestive of the relative importance of these two factors.…”

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“…Experienced staff tend to make fewer mistakes and are capable of dealing with and solving unexpected problems. [3,4] Individual security awareness (C2) Security awareness is an individual's sensitivity to danger and is correlated with alertness. It depends on the attention devoted to sensing warnings and information regarding the safety conditions.…”

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“…Kyriakidis et al introduced the human performance railway index operation index (HuPeROI) for formulating mitigation strategies to minimize operators' degraded performance phenomena during the operation of rail transit system [3]. As the foundation of the HuPeROI, Kyriakidis et al made a further research on the railway performance-shaping factors (R-PSFs) taxonomy, in which most common R-PSFS had been identified to improve safety management systems of railway organizations [4]. Song and Li carried out an empirical study on the relationship between the passenger density and the safety level of the station platform [5].…”

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Using an AHP-ISM Based Method to Study the Vulnerability Factors of Urban Rail Transit System

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Abstract:As a sustainable means of public transportation, urban rail transit system undergoes rapid expansion in China. How to provide a safe and reliable service has been the subject of growing attention in this context. However, such work is challenging because rail transit systems are quite vulnerable and influenced by a set of interacting factors. Studying these vulnerability factors will contribute significantly to the operation of rail transit system. From this perspective, this paper made an exploration of the vulnerability factors based on an integrated method consisting of AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) and ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling). Based on literature review, 21 vulnerability factors were identified. Subsequently, expert elicitation was employed to ascertain the importance of each factor and the interrelations among them. The results suggest that management and individual factors have the highest importance weights and the interrelations among vulnerability factors could be expressed as a five-layer structure, in which management factors were inclined to be at the lower level. The research provides valuable information for decision makers to take proactive strategies and reinforcement policies to guarantee safety operation of urban rail transit system and ensure urban public safety, which could promote the sustainable development of cities.

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“…With this in mind, railways can be considered as a system-of-systems and their overall safety depends on several factors including, rail traffic rules, infrastructure and rolling stock reliability, organisational safety management and human factors (Kyriakidis et al, 2015).…”

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Wheel maintenance in rolling stock: safety challenges in the defect detection process

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Martinetti

Majumdar³

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The proper and timely maintenance of railway rolling stock is essential for the safety of railway operations. Inaccurate inspection can lead to inadequate repair of defects and to great safety challenges in respect to the entire railway system. The detection and repair of any defect, such as cracks, in the wheels prior to a failure can significantly reduce train derailments and improved operational performance. This paper examines the wheel maintenance process in maintenance depots in the Netherlands on the basis of literature review, observations and interviews. First, it highlights various detection methods, including the risks of the incorrect detection of a flawed wheel profile. This paper introduces a flowchart as a concise illustration of the maintenance process; that is, both the detection and treatment of defects. With this in hand, the authors, as well as anyone involved in maintenance, are able to identify the points where the process is vulnerable and may be prone to incidents/accidents. Based on this procedure, improvements to the current wheel maintenance process can be proposed. The method that the flowchart is based on is also presented herein, along with the findings obtained throughout its steps.

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Human Errors and Human Reliability

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Data based framework to identify the most significant performance shaping factors in railway operations

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Using an AHP-ISM Based Method to Study the Vulnerability Factors of Urban Rail Transit System

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