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IJEETC 2024 Vol.13(3): 235-244
doi: 10.18178/ijeetc.13.3.235-244

Research on Medium Capacity Rail System: Case on Pham Van Dong Route in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dong Doan Van1,*, Nguyen Thai2, and Le Xuan Hong2
1. Science and Technology Application for Sustainable Development Research Group (STASD), Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2. Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: dongdv@ut.edu.vn (D.D.V.), thai.nguyen@ut.edu.vn (N.T.), hong.le@ut.edu.vn (L.X.H.)
*Corresponding author

Manuscript received December 26, 2023; revised February 19, 2024; accepted February 23, 2024.

Abstract—This paper delves into the study and proposition of a Medium Capacity Rail System (MCS) model to tackle urban traffic issues, both in the immediate future and, more specifically, the public transportation challenges along the Pham Van Dong (PVD) route. Drawing from statistical surveys and an in-depth analysis of motorcycle traffic patterns at intersections during near-peak and peak hours in the morning and afternoon along PVD’s main artery in the northeastern part of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. Moreover, this research explores the relatively new concept of MCS, which have gained traction in recent years due to their distinct advantages over existing systems. The findings in this article underscore the practicality of the proposal and provide a blueprint for sustainable, integrated urban transport development, improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, reduce environmental pollution and enhance a complete and modern urban railway network for Ho Chi Minh City or other similar global scenarios.

 
Index Terms—urban railway, light rail transit, bus rapid transit, medium capacity rail system, mass rapid transit

Cite: Dong Doan Van, Nguyen Thai, and Le Xuan Hong, "Research on Medium Capacity Rail System: Case on Pham Van Dong Route in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam," International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Telecommunications, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 235-244, 2024. doi: 10.18178/ijeetc.13.3.235-244

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