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Railway Transport and Its Role in the Supply Chains: Overview, Concerns, and Future Direction

In: The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain Management

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  • Kamran Gholamizadeh

    (Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)

  • Esmaeil Zarei

    (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

  • Mohammad Yazdi

    (Macquarie University)

Abstract

Supply chain development has globally increased the importance of rail transport systems. This importance is mainly attributed to high speed, safety, reliability, lower cost, and being eco-friendly compared to road transportation. This chapter examines the overview of the rail freight network, its role in the supply chain, scientific literature, and current concerns. Rail network concerns are investigated considering six essential elements: environment, cost, optimization, operation, planning, and safety and resilience. Furthermore, a comprehensive causality network is developed to manage the railway network effectively. Finally, future directions, opportunities, and challenges in this domain are presented.

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  • Kamran Gholamizadeh & Esmaeil Zarei & Mohammad Yazdi, 2024. "Railway Transport and Its Role in the Supply Chains: Overview, Concerns, and Future Direction," Springer Books, in: Joseph Sarkis (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain Management, pages 769-796, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-19884-7_95
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-19884-7_95
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