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New Technologies in Public Transport and Logistics

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 6334

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Dr. Jaroslav Masek

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Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Operation and Economic of Transport and Communications, University of Zilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia
Interests: rail crossing; methodical procedure; perspective ratios; stopping distance; practical throughput performance; railway infrastructure; train traffic diagram; infrastructure measures; freight corridor; train driver’s behavior; eye tracking; railway safety; human-machine interaction; transport behavior; transport demand; transport supply; system dynamics; stock and flow diagram

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

“New Technologies in Public Transport and Logistics” is a Special Issue of Applied Sciences that focuses on innovations, trends, and developments in public transport and logistics. It contains articles, studies, and reviews on the latest technologies, strategies, and practices in these sectors. The journal covers a wide range of topics including intelligent transport systems, electric mobility, route optimization, vehicle tracking and management, sustainable transport, and other innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and sustainability of public transport and logistics. It is aimed at scientists, researchers, managers, practitioners, and professionals working in these fields who are looking for information on the latest technological advances and their applications in practice.

Dr. Jaroslav Masek
Guest Editor

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  • innovation and development
  • public transport
  • logistics

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Transport and Their Economic Value in the Assessment of Transport Projects Using a Cost–Benefit Analysis: Approaches Implemented in the Slovak Republic and Selected Central European Countries
by Vladimír Konečný, Martin Zuzaniak and Dominika Jonasíková
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 1283; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031283 - 26 Jan 2025
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This comparative analysis identified disproportions in the CBA methodologies of selected countries in the scope of GHG emissions and their economic value in assessing transport projects in Slovakia and selected Central European countries. This study identifies the disparities in CBA methodologies in the [...] Read more.
This comparative analysis identified disproportions in the CBA methodologies of selected countries in the scope of GHG emissions and their economic value in assessing transport projects in Slovakia and selected Central European countries. This study identifies the disparities in CBA methodologies in the Slovak Republic in the field of greenhouse gases. It proposes specific measures for improving the methodology itself, the use of best practices from CBA methodologies in selected countries, and discusses the possible implementation of the latest standards in the field of greenhouse gases and their economic value. These steps can objectify the calculated economic value of climate change for policymakers and decision-makers on transport infrastructure investments. The proposed measures for the modification and supplementation of the CBA methodology in the Slovak Republic in the field of GHG emission assessments after their implementation can objectify the CBA results for this sector and can bring more realistic results for the process of assessing the implementation of transport construction in road transport. The paper contains a case study for the calculation of GHG emissions from road transport, their economic value, and their disproportion in case of changes in the CBA methodology in the Slovak Republic for the assessment of road transport projects. Full article
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Application of the Clark–Wright Method to Improve the Sustainability of the Logistic Chain
by Jaroslav Mašek, Adriana Pálková and Zdenka Bulková
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9908; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219908 - 29 Oct 2024
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The incessant consumption of goods and materials underscores the need to address the growing problem of waste generation and its profound impact on environmental sustainability. The problem of waste removal can be approached in different ways, whether it is the routing of vehicles, [...] Read more.
The incessant consumption of goods and materials underscores the need to address the growing problem of waste generation and its profound impact on environmental sustainability. The problem of waste removal can be approached in different ways, whether it is the routing of vehicles, the work of drivers, the optimal distribution of waste bins, or other matters in the entire waste process. The aim of this study is to investigate the possibilities of optimizing waste collection processes in the region using a slightly modified Clark–Wright method. Optimal waste collection routes are defined with a focus on cost reduction and overall optimization of logistic chain processes. The established mathematical model for the capacitated vehicle routing problem includes the principles of sustainability and environmental friendliness. The results indicate that the largest messenger of all the newly proposed routes are the routes containing the surrounding settlements. Newly designed routes lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance, which has a positive impact on financial and environmental resources. The conclusion indicates that by applying the Clark–Wright method, we have achieved a reduction in the number of routes of twenty fewer routes. This study provides regions with a detailed plan to improve waste management practices, contributing to a future of increased sustainability and environmental awareness. Full article
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Application of Autonomous Mobile Robot as a Substitute for Human Factor in Order to Increase Efficiency and Safety in a Company
by Iveta Kubasáková, Jaroslava Kubáňová, Dominik Benčo and Nikola Fábryová
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(13), 5859; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135859 - 4 Jul 2024
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In this paper, we will compare two solution options to determine whether the deployment of an autonomous mobile robot will be a beneficial investment for a company not only in terms of cost, time, and manpower savings, but also in terms of efficiency [...] Read more.
In this paper, we will compare two solution options to determine whether the deployment of an autonomous mobile robot will be a beneficial investment for a company not only in terms of cost, time, and manpower savings, but also in terms of efficiency and reliability in the implementation of selected logistics processes to ensure the smooth running of production. In this paper, we would like to analyse the technology in terms of functions, carrying capacity, and interconnection within the infrastructure in the enterprise. The logistics processes from material order to export to the final customer will be analysed when an automatically controlled robot is deployed. One of the solutions discusses the use of personnel and material handling equipment (tractor with transport kit). The second solution discusses the deployment of the robot and selected logistics processes. The paper concludes with a summary of both options in terms of time, cost, and efficiency of the solution. Full article
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Planning-Level Optimisation of Headway Regularity
by Pavle Pitka, Milan Simeunović, Milica Miličić, Tatjana Kovačević, Milja Simeunović, Dragan Marinković and Žarko Ćojbašić
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(13), 5706; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135706 - 29 Jun 2024
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Headway variability has a negative impact on the public transport passengers’ perception of service quality. However, most of the existing methods aimed at improving the headway regularity operate in real time and require precise vehicle location data, making it difficult to implement them [...] Read more.
Headway variability has a negative impact on the public transport passengers’ perception of service quality. However, most of the existing methods aimed at improving the headway regularity operate in real time and require precise vehicle location data, making it difficult to implement them in practice. On the other hand, planning-level methods can be used to increase the resilience of public passenger transport (PPT) to the accumulation of headway disturbances. As this is typically done from the operator’s perspective, the passengers’ perspective tends to be overlooked, motivating the current work. In this article, an optimisation procedure for evaluating the viability of diametrical line splitting in terms of passenger travel time and headway regularity is proposed. The aim is to increase the robustness/resistance of the PPT system to the propagation of headway disturbances without reducing the service quality. The developed optimisation procedure was validated by applying it to real data pertaining to an urban PPT line. The results show that there is a positive correlation between the transport demand and the effects of the optimisation procedure, whereby an increase in the primary headway disturbance increases the sensitivity of the optimisation procedure to the transport demand. Full article
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Quality of Service Criteria in Integrated Passenger Transport Systems: An Overview
by Milan Živković and Borna Abramović
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 2078; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042078 - 16 Feb 2025
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Urban mobility (UM) refers to the movement of people and goods within urban areas. It is a multidimensional and dynamic aspect of urban life. Everyday mobility is constantly increasing. Therefore, encouraging a modal shift from private vehicles to more sustainable modes such as [...] Read more.
Urban mobility (UM) refers to the movement of people and goods within urban areas. It is a multidimensional and dynamic aspect of urban life. Everyday mobility is constantly increasing. Therefore, encouraging a modal shift from private vehicles to more sustainable modes such as public passenger transport (PPT) often motivates the implementation of measures that improve service quality. Implementing improvements in public transport service quality is often expected to positively affect the demand for PPT. Therefore, quality of service (QoS) represents the basic criteria for the provided service. The European Standard EN 13816:2002 states the requirement to define, set a goal and measure the quality of service in PPT. It also provides guidelines for selecting appropriate measurement methods for determining the quality of service. Integrated passenger transport systems (IPTSs), because of their complexity and specificity (unified fare system, integrated and harmonised timetable, unified ticketing system and information system), should have different criteria levels. The current standard does not define specific criteria for IPTSs. Improving QoS criteria in IPTSs is essential for enhancing user satisfaction, making them more attractive, efficient and sustainable. This paper should determine basic QoS criteria for IPTSs. Full article
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