Exploring challenges and solutions for container transportation using rail: A modelling and simulation gaming study

Conference paper (2017)

Authors

S. Kurapati Policy Analysis - TPM
I. Kourounioti Transport and Logistics - TPM
H.K. Lukosch Policy Analysis - TPM
Lorant Tavasszy Transport and Logistics - TPM
A. Verbraeck Policy Analysis - TPM
A.J. van Veen Organisation & Governance - TPM
B. van Nuland The Barn
Research Group
Policy Analysis (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2017 S. Kurapati, I. Kourounioti, H.K. Lukosch, Lorant Tavasszy, A. Verbraeck, A.J. van Veen, B. van Nuland, Thijs Smit
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https://doi.org/10.1109/MTITS.2017.8005657
Serious game Games Transportation Simulation model Stakeholders Rail Stakeholders Railways Freight transport Goods distribution Transportation Logistics Container terminal Rails Containers Container transportation Data models Freight containers Sea ports Dutch ports Freight flows Game observations Uncertain train schedules Rail bundling Rail cargo challenge
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

Policy Analysis

Abstract

Rail is a cost-effective and environment friendly freight transport modality when used efficiently. Stakeholders around Dutch ports are discouraged to choose rail due to uncertain train schedules and the dispersed nature of freight flows across terminals in the port. To understand the challenges and opportunities of freight transport using rail, we used a combined approach of modelling and simulation gaming as participative research method. In addition to a simulation game, we developed a metamodel to simulate all possible choices of the players in the game. We designed and executed simulation gaming sessions with professionals and students. Within these sessions, we collected data in the form of surveys and in-game observations on the behaviour of the players. We compared and contrasted the results of the metamodel with those of the gaming sessions. The main contribution of the research is the provision of a deep insight into the challenges and opportunities offered by efficient transportation of containers using rail. The combined approach allows us to assess the effectiveness of various incentives to consolidate freight, promote intermodal transportation and to encourage the development of efficient services for rail freight transport.

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