LOW-DENSITY LINES: STATE AND OPTIMIZATION OPTIONS
[For the English abstract and full text of the article please see the attached PDF-File (English version follows Russian version)].ABSTRACT The methodology and methods of the conducted research are based on the system analysis and scientific generalization of domestic and foreign experience in operation and maintenance of low-density railway lines. At the same time, not only the current state in this sphere of transportation is evaluated, but also suggestions are made with regard to optimizing processes using technical re-equipment strategies, changing technologies, stimulating demand through organization of new types of service, and use of forms of public-private partnership. Keywords: management strategy, low-density railway lines, cost-effective operation, freight and passenger transportation, optimization, methodology, differentiation of destination.