Multi-criteria method of selection the way of conducting railway traffic on the open line for modernized and revitalized railway lines

Abstract

Nowadays, thanks to funds coming from various sources -including the European Union, intensive modernization and revitalization works regarding railway transport infrastructure are carried out. These works include both the railway surface and the change in the way of conducting railway traffic on both open lines and operating control posts. During modernization and revitalization, efforts are being made to introduce more and more new solutions in both mentioned areas. However, there is no multi-criteria method that would allow to assess which method seems to be the most advantageous. The aim of this article is to present a multicriteria method of choosing the method of conducting railway traffic on the open line for modernized and revitalized railway lines. It should be noted that the basic group of criteria in the method applies to the organization of railway traffic. The article discusses the basic issues regarding the modernization and revitalization of railway lines, ways of conducting railway traffic on open lines and multi-criteria assessment methods. A multicriteria method for selecting the method of conducting trains was presented and it was verified for a selected railway line in Poland.