Precise Supply-Demand Matching Strategy of Bus-Mode Railway Operation in Suburban New Towns from the Perspective of Commuting Circle:A Case Study of the Chengdu-Pujiang Railway
The development of suburban new towns is pivotal to China's urbanization strategy.To facilitate the integration of suburban new towns into the commuting circles of central city through bus-mode railway operations and to improve railway operational levels,this paper proposes a framework for evaluating and formulating strategies based on"precise supply-demand matching"concept in bus-mode railway operations.The empirical study focuses on the Chengdu-Pujiang Railway,which con-nects the central area of Chengdu with its suburban Chongzhou New Town.Firstly,using data from multiple sources,the total amount of commuting trips and travel modes between the suburban new town and the central area are analyzed.Next,a de-tailed examination of railway commuter characteristics allows for an evaluation of supply-demand matching in bus-mode railway operations across four dimensions:scheduling,capacity,station accessibility,and transit connections.Several supply-side issues are identified,including insufficient peak-hour services,inflexible train capaci-ties,complex ticketing procedures,and inadequate night-time bus services.From the perspective of optimizing the entire travel chain,the paper proposes strategies for"precise supply-demand matching"in bus-mode railway operations,including demand-driven approaches,full-chain efficiency improvement,dynamic adaptability,and inno-vations for service quality enhancement.The research provides additional insights and methodological guidance for commuting circle development and bus-mode rail-way operations in large cities.
bus-mode railway operationsupply-demand matchingcommuting circlesuburban new townChengdu-Pujiang railway
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