Improvement of Interoperability and Joint Utilization of Freight Wagon Fleets in Countries of the “1520 Gauge” for the National Transport System of Ukraine and Other Countries: Analysis of the Structure and Parameters of the Additional Wagon Fleet

Abstract

Efficient utilization and interoperability of railway equipment and technologies among the 1520 mm rail gauge countries have become essential for modern transportation advancements. This study focuses on enhancing the interoperability and collaborative utilization of freight wagon fleets. The countries currently included in the 1520 mm rail gauge system are Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. Associated members of this community include Georgia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland. Within the wide range of shared activities, the collaborative utilization of freight wagon fleets holds significant importance. This research analyzes the structure, parameters, and interoperability aspects of an additional wagon fleet, aiming to improve transportation efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and facilitate seamless operations between the national transport systems of participating countries. The findings of this analysis will contribute to the development of enhanced interoperability standards and practices in the context of the 1520 mm rail gauge system.