A Study on Operational Decision-Making Factors in Urban Railway Undergrounding Projects

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze key decision-making factors related to urban railway undergrounding projects from policy and operational perspectives.
• Conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 experts in urban railway operations and transport policy.
• Employed quantitative importance assessment alongside qualitative response analysis.
• Urban railway undergrounding is viewed as a complex policy project rather than a simple infrastructure upgrade.
• Key decision-making factors include long-term operational stability, public interest, financial sustainability, and community acceptance.
• During construction, the impact on existing urban railway operations and safety risks are the most critical factors.

Abstract