Sustainability in Material Performance

National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Pathumthani, Thailand

Development of domestic railway network in Thailand for international rail connectivity

Amnuaysak Chianpairot

Introduction

One Belt, One Road

http://www.oknation.net/blog/akom/2016/01/26/entry-2

Introduction

China-ASEAN Rail Link

http://www.railprofessional.com/news/one-belt-one-road

Introduction

• Statistics of Thailand• Death toll from transportation – 3rd in the world• Logistic cost = 17% of GDP (developed country = 7 – 10%)• Energy consumption in transportation sector = 37% (same as

industrial sector)• Transportation : Road 77%, Rail < 2%, Maritime 5%, Aviation 15%

• The 11th National Development Plan• Reduce energy consumption – Reduce pollution – Reduce accident • Increase railway freight transportation from 2% 5% (5y) 10% (

20y)• Increase railway passenger transportation from 5% 10% (5y)

15% ( 20y)

modal shift

Introduction

Aspects of Railway Transportation Development

• Passenger Transportation

– Logistics

• Multi-level connectivity

– Urban development (Transit-Oriented Development (TOD))

• Increase ridership and transportation efficiency

– Easy connection to other modes of transportation

• Increase economic / energy efficiency

• Increase public well being

– Reduce pollution

– Easy connectivity

– Pedestrian friendly space

•Freight Transportation

– Dedicated freight line

Passenger Transportation - Logistics

• Integration of transportation modes – aviation, maritime, land• Increase ratio of railway transport • Multi-level connectivity for efficient passenger distribution – 3

levels

• 1. Urban Mass Transit• Within downtown area – BTS & MRT• One station every 1 – 2 km (twice walking distance)

• 2. Long distance• Commuter lines – between downtown and suburb – SRT • Inter-city lines – between cities – SRT

• 3. High-Speed Rail• Urban mass transit and long distance systems should be well

developed.• Connect between highly populated metropolitan areas.• Travel to metropolitan centers within 1-2 hours.• Induce establishment of new cities around major metropolis (within

100 – 200 km or 1-2 hour travel time)

Multi-Level Connectivity

Source : https://www.scribd.com/doc/248124779/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%8F%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%96%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9F%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2-25-11-2014

Passenger Transportation - TOD

Source : www.tcrpc-pa.org

Source : http://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/transit-oriented-development-key-better-cities.html

Passenger Transportation - TOD

Source : http://www.slideshare.net/deespacio/2013-07principlesandpracticesoftod

Passenger Transportation -TOD

Passenger Transportation - TOD

• What is TOD?• More than just dense arrangement of homes, offices,

stores around a major transit station.• Pedestrian-friendly design, the right mix of land use,

compact development consistent with neighborhood character, well-design parking opportunities

• Benefits of TOD• Cost-effective transit investment by increasing ridership

• 5 times more likely to use transit system than other areas

• Economic benefits to the community• City centers, commercial areas, residential

development• Easy connection to transportation choices – from trains to

bus, taxi, private car, bicycles, etc.

Freight Transportation - Dedicated Freight Line

Separation of freight and passenger rail lines• At present, freight trains (up to 100 km/h) and passenger trains (up to

160 km/h) run on the same track, causing interrupted operation.

• Freight trains stop for passenger trains to pass. • More transportation More trains More interruption More delay

Obstacles for modal shift to railway transport• Mixed Operation Unmanageable Operation (small problems can cause

interruption of the whole railway schedule)• Dedicated freight lines are mandatory for the efficiency, capacity,

frequency and punctuality of the railway system that fulfills the logistics need of Thailand.

• Dedicated freight lines have been implemented in countries with extensive railway transportation including U.S.A, Europe, PRC and Japan.

Conclusion

Domestic railway development for international rail connectivity• Multi-level rail connectivity• TOD – Transit-Oriented Development• Dedicated freight lines / Dedicated passenger lines

Toward Mutual Prosperity

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