Use of information technology to improve the efficiency of interaction among elements of railway infrastructure

Abstract

The current state of relationships among individual participants in the transportation chain during cargo delivery is shifting towards an economic focus. On one hand, cargo owners are increasingly demanding higher service quality and adherence to delivery deadlines. On the other hand, the railway sector is interested in reducing the time that wagons spend at stations in order to accelerate wagon turnover and decrease the need for an active fleet of technical assets. Therefore, to ensure an effective technology for interaction between elements of railway infrastructure and cargo owners, there is a need to develop modern service schemes that would enhance the quality of transport services.