A Study on Safety Improvement Strategy of the Railway Crossings?in?Mongolia

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Railway crossings in Mongolia are among the most critical safety challenges in the national transportation system, particularly in urban areas like Ulaanbaatar, where over 60% of all crossings are located. Despite their importance, many crossings remain poorly equipped, with outdated passive systems such as signs and bells instead of active barriers and modern warning technologies. This thesis evaluates the safety performance of railway crossings across Mongolia using a mixed-method approach, including accident data analysis, public surveys, regulatory review, and traffic simulations.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• 1. Abstract 1
• 2. Introduction 3
• 2.1 Background 3
• 2.2 Research Problem 7
• 2.3 Research Objectives 8
• 3. Literature Review 10
• 3.1 Railway Crossings: Definition and Classification 10
• 3.2 Safety Concerns at Railway Crossings 11
• 3.3 Efficiency Issues at Railway Crossings 13
• 3.4 Best Practices from Other Countries 15
• 3.5 Technological and Policy Interventions 20
• 4. Research Methodology 21
• 4.1 Research Approach 22
• 4.2 Data Collection Methods 23
• 4.3 Case Study Selection 25
• 4.4 Data Analysis Methods 26
• 4.5 Limitations 27
• 5. Assessment of Railway Crossings in Mongolia 30
• 5.1 Overview of Mongolia’s Railway Network and Crossing Management 30
• 5.2 Current Safety Status 32
• 5.3 Risk Analysis 33
• 5.4 Infrastructure and Policy Gaps 36
• 6. Proposed Solutions for Safety Improvement 39
• 6.1 Engineering and Technological Safety Upgrades 39
• 6.2 Institutional and Regulatory Safety Measures 46
• 6.3 Public Safety Education and Public Awareness 50
• 6.4 Summary of Proposed Safety Measures 53
• 7. Case Studies and Comparative Analysis 54
• 7.1 Successful Railway Crossing Safety Models 54
• 7.2 Lessons for Mongolia 56
• 7.3 Potential Barriers to Implementation 58
• 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 60
• 8.1 Summary of Findings 60
• 8.2 Policy Recommendations: A Three-Pronged Strategic Framework 61
• 8.2.1. Institutional Reform and Regulatory Enforcement 62
• 8.2.2. Engineering and Technological Interventions 63
• 8.2.3. Public Awareness and Education Campaigns 64
• 8.3 Future Research Directions 65
• 8.4 Final Thoughts 66