With economic and social development, the demand for railway transport is increasing, and
improving its efficiency is essential for sustainable growth of the sector worldwide. This study …

The purpose of this paper is to provide a literature review of the non-parametric linear
programming method Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for the evaluation of the efficiency …

In this study, a new mathematical programming approach for solving the joint timetabling
and train stop planning problem in a railway line with double-track segments is proposed …

This paper aims at being a comprehensive reference for stakeholders, policy makers, and
scholars interested in analyzing the problem of efficiency, effectiveness, and impacts of rail …

Heritage institutions, as one of the main aspects of culture, play an important role in
economic prospect of culture by promoting tourism industry. Turning to the interpretation of …

Efficient railway transportation systems are very important for economic development of
countries. Although extensive research has been conducted on railway efficiency in …

Railways, as one of the effective and essential transportation systems, are a prerequisite to
traditional economic development. The railway station is an important part of the railway …

Indian Railways is the world's largest government-owned monopoly, annually carrying
passenger numbers that surpass the global population. It is world's fourth largest rail …

The present research was performed to study the compressive deformation behavior and the
energy absorption quantity of aluminum-foam-filled sections. Empty and foam-filled sections …

One of the major challenges in measuring efficiency in terms of resources and outcomes is
the assessment of the evolution of units over time. Although Data Envelopment Analysis …