High-Speed Rail, Equity and Inclusion

Pagliara, Francesca; Hayashi, Yoshitsugu; Ram, Kallidaikurichi Seetha

doi:10.3390/su14116710

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“…When compared to other transportation systems, rail travel is widely popular in many countries. For instance, developed countries like Japan and Germany have strongly supported rail transportation as a primary intercity mode of travel [2][3][4]. Furthermore, railway transportation is also regarded as a sustainable mode of transport [5,6].…”

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Measurement Model for Determining the Disparity Factors of Intercity Railway Transportation

Theerathitichaipa,

Wisutwattanasak,

Banyong

et al. 2024

Civ Eng J

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Countries that are still developing experience significant disparities in access to railway services, as these nations also grapple with societal inequality issues that remain unaddressed. In developed countries, railway transportation systems serve as the primary mode of transportation for both passengers and goods. However, in recent years, studies on disparities in developed countries have increased, while literature concerning developing countries remains scarce. Therefore, this study takes place in Thailand, a developing country facing significant population disparities. The objective is to examine factors contributing to these disparities in access to railway transportation systems across cities, using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to identify user disparities. The sample group comprises 1,252 randomly selected railway users from various regions in Thailand, obtained through Stratified Random Sampling. The results reveal seven dimensions of disparities: cultural, spatial, societal, political, knowledge-based, economic, and environmental. The CFA results also highlight cultural disparities as a significant factor in explaining access disparities among railway users. These findings can inform relevant organizations, aiding them in better understanding the actual needs of railway users and aligning railway development plans accordingly. Ultimately, this contributes to policy development aimed at reducing access disparities and fostering a more equitable society. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-03-01 Full Text: PDF

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Measurement Model for Determining the Disparity Factors of Intercity Railway Transportation

Theerathitichaipa,

Wisutwattanasak,

Banyong

et al. 2024

Civ Eng J

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The Effects of High-Speed Rail on the Real Estate Market for Residential Use: A Comparison of Medium-Sized and Metropolitan Cities in Italy

Di Ruocco,

Mauriello,

Pagliara

2024

Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics

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Assessment of Disparity in Accessing Railway Stations in Thailand: an Application Geographic Information System Network Analysis

Theerathitichaipa,

Wisutwattanasak,

et al. 2023

J geovis spat anal

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Ensuring that people from all regions in a country can easily access railway stations is a crucial objective in the development of transportation and mobility systems and is essential for the convenient travel within the country. Furthermore, accurately assessing accessibility in disadvantaged areas is pivotal in designing and implementing development policies for equitable and sustainable transportation systems. Although various methods and tools are available for measuring accessibility, interpreting local-level data remains challenging. This study was conducted in Thailand, a country with severe accessibility disparities but undergoing considerable development. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate accessibility disparities to analyze accessibility capabilities and inequality of railway stations. The objective of the study was to aid the development of inequality and railway services to cover all areas. The geographic information system methodology with network analysis tools was used to visualize and analyze spatial accessibility data and identify regional disparities. The results of this study indicate inequality in accessing railway services, which revealed that densely populated areas have superior access to railway stations compared with districts with a lower population density. Additionally, over 41% of the study area’s population resides more than half an hour away from access to a railway station. This study highlights regional inequality in accessing railway station services. Furthermore, strategies to alleviate this inequality are presented, and the findings will aid government agencies and railway planners in designing critical strategies or formulating policies for improving accessibility to rail transportation systems and reducing inequality in accessing railway services.

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High-Speed Rail, Equity and Inclusion

Cited by 6 publications

References 12 publications

Measurement Model for Determining the Disparity Factors of Intercity Railway Transportation

Measurement Model for Determining the Disparity Factors of Intercity Railway Transportation

The Effects of High-Speed Rail on the Real Estate Market for Residential Use: A Comparison of Medium-Sized and Metropolitan Cities in Italy

Assessment of Disparity in Accessing Railway Stations in Thailand: an Application Geographic Information System Network Analysis

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