An Evaluation of Characteristics of Efficiency and Flexibility of the Eurasian Continental Bridge

This paper offers an integrative approach to evaluate factors contributing to efficiency and flexibility of the Russian section of the Eurasian Continental Bridge and examines characteristics that should be focused on to improve both. A survey approach was used to evaluate the efficiency and flexibility characteristics of the Eurasian Continental Bridge. Multistage stratified random sampling approach was adopted to sample respondents. The evaluation was based on analysis of railway transport characteristics in the Russian section of the Continental Bridge. Findings were that the characteristics related to information system, physical distribution, logistics processes and transport service delivery have significant impacts on efficiency and flexibility of the continental bridge. Main Conclusion from the analysis was that to improve efficiency and flexibility levels practitioners and policy makers should focus on the characteristics. The findings of this research will be valuable in realizing the most efficient, flexible and cost-effective railway transport improvements.