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TRL3705 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2023
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TRL3705ASSIGNMENT 1
2023
1. Various theories of rail transport the historical context in which these were
developed
Theory of Constraints
,When applying the theory of constraints for the case of the driver's
performance, it is necessary to imagine the whole transport process as a
chain of events, where we look for cases in which the driver or his activities
are the weakest link, thus limiting the whole process. These cases can be
divided into those that can be removed and those that cannot. Fixed process
limitations that cannot be eliminated include:
maximum length of the driver's shift
maximum locomotive control time
maximum weekly working time
Necessary technological times (preparation of the locomotive, transfer
from one station to another during the shift, walking speed between the
depot and the station, etc.)
holidays
sick leaves
Historical context in which it was developed
The locomotive driver is a key link in the transport chain in rail transport and is
an integral part of it. In recent years, however, a number of problems have
arisen around this profession. On the one hand, deteriorating working
conditions, increasing stress, an ever-increasing shortage of qualified drivers.
The intelligent railway system theory
Digitalization of the railway industry and its future challenges were among the
main topics at the 2016 International Trade Fair for Transport Technology
(InnoTrans). Digitalization presents a new opportunity for the future of the
railway industry. The digital age and the digital development of transportation
also contribute to the competitiveness of the European rail industry.
The purpose of intelligent systems is to make the human environment more
“people-friendly”. With respect infrastructural systems, this means that they
should be sustainable, safe, economic, and easy-to-use. At the present, agent
planning – the term “agent” standing for something that perceives and acts [–
is a new field of research which aims to build intelligent systems. Intelligent
, railway research focuses on two areas, namely, railway system analysis and
the explicit adaptation of knowledge obtained in related academic disciplines.
Historical context in which it was developed
Digitalization technology has created new opportunities for the future of the
rail industry and railway networks. In particular, the development of digital
transportation has contributed to the competitiveness of the rail industry.
Funds that have been allocated for the development of railway systems can
be more efficiently used by generating positive effects in several different
sectors, such as the rail vehicle industry or signalling and interlocking
technology (cross-fertilisation).
Quantitative management theory
Quantitative management theory is based on quantitative methods of
decisions. It is logical that mathematical models play here an important role,
the main subjects are operations research, econometrics, applied
mathematics, and information technologies are their technical base.
Situational theory.
According to this theory, situations are analysed considering the specific
situational conditions. Processes-wise, there are classified the following
stages:
1. Analysis of the situation, determining its specifics and the specific
requirements for management;
2. Finding the management approach (concept), the most satisfying
requirements dictated by specifics;
3. Creation of management potential, corresponding to the situation in terms
of content, style and flexibility;
Social systems theory.
This theory is focused on human relations development with emphasis on the
importance of motivation. The theory underlines that the motivation and
environmental factors are the main criteria in making
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