Research Article

A Simulation Platform for Combined Rail/Road Transport in Multiyards Intermodal Terminals

Table 1

Simulation error coefficient results.

Cargo typeError coefficientsIndicators
Cargo volumeUtilization rateLoading/unloading timeDwell time

Express cargo0.0129440.0115890.0182510.008871
0.50%0.94%1.81%1.75%
Bulky cargo0.0167610.0354320.0153480.015244
0.65%0.98%1.53%1.52%
Grain crops0.0206800.0223950.0210140.012596
0.82%0.70%2.10%1.26%
Automobile0.0115560.0153920.0001790.048468
0.80%0.59%0.02%3.83%
Container0.0116460.0121870.0008630.003889
0.22%1.01%0.09%1.53%
Iron products0.0129180.0206010.0148440.003483
0.92%1.62%1.48%1.88%
Special cargo0.0114610.0195200.0103840.034711
0.69%1.70%1.04%3.47%