Railway Transportation in South Asia: Infrastructure Planning, Regional Development and Economic Impacts (Contemporary South Asian Studies)

This book discusses policy instruments for sustainable infrastructure developments. Railways are one of the most important developmental instruments of a region, province, or country. They play a crucial role in economic development, urban growth, urban mobility, regional susceptibility, market integration, and world trade. Railways are an integral part of regional and urban development, both in terms of freight and passenger transport. By offering case studies from various regions and cities in South Asia, this book examines the evolution of railway transportation and the impact of these infrastructure projects on regional and urban development. It examines the interactions between evolving infrastructures and competing demands and considers the negative and positive externalities of railway transportation for people, places, and locations. The contributions analyze issues such as network infrastructure planning and technological development, passenger mobility and satisfaction, vulnerability to environmental impacts, and cross-border trade. Contents Contributors Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables Introduction: Railway Transportation—Regions, Economy and Development References Chronological Evolution of Railway Transport System Post-industrial Revitalisation of Railway Stations: The Path to Commercialisation 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Context on the Study Area 4 Objectives of the Study and Methodology 5 Study of Railway Station Developments in Germany, Japan and India 5.1 “Station Renaissance” in Germany, From Deutsche Bundesbahn to Deutsche Bahn AG and the Development of the Berlin Central Station 5.2 The Split of the Japanese National Railways, an Ideal Case of Privatisation and “Station Renaissance”. Case Study: The Osaka Central Station 5.3 “Station Renaissance” in India, Indian Railways: Redevelopment in the Twenty-First Century. Case Study: Habibganj Railway Station 6 Conclusion References Portuguese Colonial Railways: Agents and Subjects of Railway Imperialism (1880–1915) 1 Introduction 2 The Implementation of Railways in the Portuguese Empire 3 Railway Imperialism: Definitions and Literature Review 4 The Portuguese Colonial Railway Sector: Costs and Benefits 4.1 The Case of the Mormugão Railway 5 Conclusion References Railway Transportation: Economy, Urbanization and Develop-ment Impact of Metro-Rail Projects on Land Use and Land Value in Indian Cities—The Case of Chennai 1 Introduction 2 Objectives 3 Literature Review 4 City Profile 5 Analysis and Discussion 5.1 Distance from the CBD 5.2 Ridership (Average Riders/Day) 5.3 Building Density 6 Impact on Land Use 7 Impact on Land Value 7.1 Land Value Increment as a Function of Time 7.2 Land Value as a Function of Distance 8 Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1 Conclusion 8.2 Recommendations References Regional Travel and Commuting Patterns: A Study of the Oldest Suburban Railway Line in Eastern India 1 Introduction 2 Context of the Study Area 3 Data and Methodology 4 Outflows of Commuters 5 Availability of Suburban Trains 6 Differences Between Layover Times 7 Distances Between Stations 8 Average Annual Growth Rates of Commuters 9 Cultural Variances of Commuters 10 Conclusion and Final Remarks References Analysing Energy Efficiency of Rail and Road Transport in Pakistan Through Data Envelopment Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodological Framework and Data 3.1 Data Envelopment Analysis 3.2 Data Sources 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Efficiency Results 4.2 Sensitivity Results 5 Conclusion References Rail Freight Transport System in Tripura: An Analysis of Performances and Prospects 1 Introduction 2 Context of the Study Area 3 Literature Review 4 Study’s Objectives and Methodology 5 Preliminary Data Analysis 6 Results 6.1 Comparative Status of Rail Freight Stations 6.2 Performance and Efficiency of Rail Freight Stations 6.3 Prospect Analysis 7 Discussion 7.1 SCOT Analysis 7.2 PEST Analysis 8 Conclusions and Recommendations References India’s Public Transport Systems: The Role of Metro Rail 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement: Urbanization and High Mobility Demand 3 Methodology 4 Public Transport Development in India 5 Existing Metro Rail Systems in India 6 Metro as a Low Carbon Transport 7 Recent Enabling Environment 7.1 The National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006 7.2 The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy 7.3 The Metro Rail Policy 7.4 Financial Modalities of the Metro Rail System Development 8 Existing Challenges and Prospects 8.1 Lack of Integration of Modes and Fares 8.2 Lack of Transit-Oriented Development and Land Use Transport Integration 8.3 Affordability and Scope for Subsidies 8.4 The Need for Innovative Financing of Metro Projects 8.5 Transport Governance and MaaS 8.6 Open Data and Management Information Systems 8.7 Use Parking as a Travel Demand Management Strategy 9 Conclusions References Intermodality—Towards Enhancing Rail Freight Transportation Prospects 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement 3 Research Objectives 4 Methodology 5 Study Area 6 Worldwide Strategies in Freight Modal Shift 7 Current Freight Practices in Rail Freight Movements 8 Current Freight Practices in Road Freight Movements 8.1 Through Containers 8.2 Through Packages 9 Empty Container Haulage (Road + Rail) 10 Why not Rail? 11 Mode Choice Behaviour 11.1 Freight Costs 11.2 Transit Times 11.3 Internalization of External Costs to the TTC 11.4 Average Generalized Costs (AGC) 12 Potential Shift to Rail 13 Conclusion and Recommendations References Passengers Mobility and Passengers’ Perception on Railway Transport System Assessing Perceptions of Railway Service Quality: A Compendium of Literature Studies 1 Introduction 2 Context of the Study Area 3 Literature Review 4 Study Objectives and Methodology 4.1 The CART Methodology 4.2 SEM Methodology 5 Preliminary Data Analysis 6 Results 6.1 Results from Application of the CART 6.2 Results from the Application of the SEM 7 Discussion 8 Conclusions and Recommendations References The Role of Railways in Rural Development 1 Introduction 2 Some Context on the Study Area 2.1 Rural Areas in South Asia 2.2 Railways on South Asia 3 Objectives of the Study and Methodology 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Advantages of Railways 4.2 Examples of Success Stories 5 Conclusion References New or Renewed Kolkata, the Outcome of the Metro, and Railway Network Designs 1 Introduction 2 A Model to Analyse the Impact of Railway and Metro Networks on Urban Areas: Linking the Reciprocity Between Transportation and Spatial Organization 3 Development of the Kolkata Railway and Metro Networks: Though the Lens of Kolkata’s Evolution and Urban Development 4 The Mobility Plan for the Kolkata Metropolitan Area 5 Express Regional Networks Through the Old Centre 6 Discussion 7 Conclusions References Bangladesh-India Rail Connectivity: Foreseen Opportunities for Tourism 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions and Recommendations References Slums on Railway Land in Guwahati City, Assam: A Sociological Review 1 Introduction 2 Statement of the Problem 3 Context of the Study Area 4 Study’s Objectives and Methodology 5 Growth of Slums in Guwahati (2006–2012) 6 Slums on Railway Land: A Profile of Guwahati City 7 The Kumarpara Slum: A Case Study 7.1 Socio-Demographic Analysis 7.2 Age and Gender Composition 7.3 Migration and Social Origin 7.4 Economic Adaptation 7.5 Livelihood Challenges Faced by Slum Dwellers 8 Conclusion References Railway Transport System: Future Planning and Policy Perspec-tive Railway Modernisation in India: A South Asian Case Study 1 Introduction 2 Context of the Study Area 3 Literature Review 3.1 Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Railways 3.2 The Role of Financial Institutions in Railway Modernisation 4 the Study’s Objectives and Methodology 5 Aspects of Modernisation in Indian Railways 5.1 World Bank 5.2 The Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) 5.3 Diamond Quadrilateral 5.4 High-Speed Railway Networks 5.5 Asian Development Bank (ADB) 5.6 Public–Private Partnerships and Corporate Practices 6 Strengthening Modernisation Through International Collaborations 7 Administrative Restructuring 8 Conclusion References What Role for Railways in the Eurasian Supply Chains? 1 Introduction 2 The Silk Road and Eurasian Railway Freight Corridors 2.1 The Northern Corridor 2.2 The Eurasian Southern Corridor 2.3 The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) 2.4 Middle Corridor 3 Literature Review 4 The Study’s Objectives and Methodology 5 PESTLE Analysis 5.1 Political Factors 5.2 Economic Factors 5.3 Social Factors 5.4 Technological Factors 5.5 Legal Factors 5.6 Environmental Factors 6 Results 7 Conclusions and Recommendations References The Role of Railway Transport Systems in Modern Multiscale Spatial Development. Bulgaria in the Orient Express 1 Introduction 2 Context of the Study Area 3 Literature Review 4 The Study’s Objectives and Methodology 5 Preliminary Data Analysis 6 Results and Discussion 7 Conclusions and Recommendations References Privatization of Indian Railway Services: The Story so Far 1 Introduction: Deregulation and Privatization 2 Problem Statement 3 Methodology 4 Privatization of Railways Lessons Learned 4.1 Experiences from Britain 4.2 Experiences from Japan 4.3 Experiences from United States (US) 4.4 Experiences from Across Globe 5 History of Indian Railways 6 Privatization of Railways in the Contemporary India 7 Privatized Rail Facilities in Country 7.1 The First Private Train 7.2 Redevelopment of Stations 7.3 Privatization in Practice-Twin Faces 8 The Anticipated Effects of Privatization on Indian Railways 9 Conclusion References 502538_1_En_19_Chapter_OnlinePDF.pdf Correction to: Railway Transportation in South Asia Correction to: S. Mitra et al. (eds.), Railway Transportation in South Asia, Contemporary South Asian Studies, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76878-2 502538_1_En_BookFrontmatter_OnlinePDF.pdf Contents Contributors Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables