Research Article

A Novel Approach for HST Delays Using Pythagorean Fuzzy AHP and Regression Analysis

Table 13

Normalized criteria weights for each main criterion and subcriteria.

D1Due to on-board equipment failure0.12280.1744
Delay due to communication failure0.0154
Catenary failure and power cut0.0415
Due to roadside Automatic Train Stop (ATS) system failure0.0665
Due to roadside Europe Railway Train Management System (ERTMS) failure0.2634
Roadside signaling system failure0.4387

D2Shutdown due to maintenance/repair/renewal (D21)0.36520.7571
Delay due to crossings with guard barrier and other barriers (D22)0.0289
Delay as per 5588 model (D23)0.0616
Waiting as a result of rail break (D24)0.0289
Switch failure caused by road service (D25)0.1233

D3Delays due to meeting and getting ahead0.25610.5211
Waiting for security reasons0.0698
Lost cruise due to weather conditions0.2849
Transfer due to accident and incident0.1061
Due to natural disaster, snow, freezing, and falling stones0.0179

D4Effect of main or support locomotive/train set0.07240.1467
The locomotive’s inability to pull its load0.2104
Train inspection of wagon technicians0.0436
Wagons and arrays/train sets0.1265
Lost cruise due to malfunction in the wagon0.4726

D5Due to traffic-related work and transactions0.09870.7595
Stop/wait as per written/oral order0.2404

D6Arriving passenger and waiting for train/bus0.06840.1555
Waiting for passenger getting on and off0.8444

D7Vandalism, stone throwing, glass breakage, etc.0.01620.3461
Stopping the train by passengers and other persons0.6538