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Digitalization of Interlocking System to Optimize Logistics in Railway Transportation

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  • Sipho Nzama

    (University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Arnesh Telukdarie

    (Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)

Abstract

Effective logistics management plays a crucial role in the railway industry for transporting goods and people. There is a need to improve the railway infrastructure to meet today's increasing demand for railway transportation. Digitalising the railways help improve the old dilapidated infrastructure which could cause train delays in railway logistics. Interlocking testing is a priority, requiring stringent procedures guided by rail safety regulations. Historically interlocking testing required significant protocols and effort resulting in expensive resource allocation in the form of personnel, equipment, and time. This study examines modernised technology that presents the new configuration setup and improves processes that can potentially replace traditional methods. The findings of this study prove that the use of this new technology in railways can significantly reduce the amount of time spent on this process, increase the reliability, and save on human resources.

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  • Sipho Nzama & Arnesh Telukdarie, 2020. "Digitalization of Interlocking System to Optimize Logistics in Railway Transportation," International Journal of Business Analytics (IJBAN), IGI Global, vol. 7(1), pages 24-36, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jban00:v:7:y:2020:i:1:p:24-36
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