MODERN TECHNOLOGIES INSPECTION OF ROLLING STOCK AT STATION TRACKS

Abstract

The development of the multimodal transport system in Uzbekistan in recent years has been linked to the growth of freight volumes, the strengthening of intermodal connectivity, and the increasing demand for logistics services. Between 2020 and 2024, the total volume of freight transported by all modes of transport increased from 1,366.7 million tons to 1,521.2 million tons, which necessitates a more efficient organisation of transport processes. Fragmented data across transport modes, insufficient digitalisation of operational processes, and delays at multimodal junctions negatively affect the quality of transport services and lead to reduced transportation efficiency.

The study uses data from the Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the period 2020–2024 on freight volumes transported by road, rail, air, and pipeline. A relative index model was applied to evaluate the relationship between time and cost in multimodal transportation. In addition, the impact of digitalisation on the efficiency of transport chains was examined through an analysis of the implementation level of real-time monitoring systems, information exchange platforms, and automated management systems.

The findings indicate that the growing volume of freight transportation increases the need to enhance the level of digitalisation within the multimodal system. The attainment of 1,385.5 million tons of road freight and 73.9 million tons of rail freight forms the structural basis of multimodal interaction in the country. The “time–cost” model demonstrated that increasing the level of digitalisation can reduce the relative transport cost index by 25–30%, stabilise operational processes, and ensure continuous management of freight flows. It was also determined that the use of digital technologies—such as real-time monitoring, automated inspection systems, and unified information platforms—significantly reduces delays at intermodal transfer points.

The gradual implementation of digital solutions in the development of the multimodal transport system is an essential factor in improving the efficiency of transport services. Unified information platforms, digital management of operational processes, and the automation of technical and commercial procedures ensure the continuity of freight flows and contribute to the stable development of multimodal logistics in Uzbekistan. The obtained results confirm the necessity of systematically expanding digitalisation across the national transport networks.