Dutch China Railway Cooperation

Agenda:

   (1)   Professor Ou Guili: An Attempt on Lean Management in Railway Freight Transport

   (2)   Professor Zhao Jian: The Value of Travel Time Savings and High Speed Rail in China

   (3)   Professor Chao Ronghe: Current situation and future development of multimodal transport in China

   (4)   Presentations of PhD students of Professor Leo Kroon on research at Dutch Railways

   (5)   Discussion on further joint project development

Abstract:

An Attempt on Lean Management in Railway Freight Transport

The Chinese railway system is rather rigid in terms of time tabling and routing of trains. However, to cope with the growing demand of travelers, more efficient ways of handling more passengers on the same schedule had to be adopted. In China, the solution was found to run much longer trains, involving a much more complex asset management problem, as well as crew scheduling problem. China Railway has attempted to streamline these additional efforts under the heading of Lean Management.  

Abstract:

The Value of Travel Time Savings and High Speed Rail in China

Developing high speed rail is a very important current issue in China. An extensive network of new high speed rail connections are developed between major cities in China at the moment. At the same time, questions need to be answered about the right distance and travel time on the new links, as well as the competitive position of high speed rail compared to normal rail and air transport. Finally, optimal pricing policies have to be developed to ensure the optimal use of the new transport links. 

Abstract:

Current situation and future development of multimodal transport in China

While the seaports in China have shown a strong development over the past two decades, the hinterland connectivity of these ports still relies heavily on road transport, and in the Yangtze and Pearl River Estuaries, on barging. Further development of the possibilities of especially rail need to be explored and developed to maintain a sustainable freight transport system in China.

Lunch will be provided.