چكيده لاتين
Railway passenger transport stations, serving as gateways to the rail transport network, play a crucial role in facilitating and directing passenger movement within public transportation systems. Therefore, the optimal location of railway passenger stations, considered the heart of the rail network and, on a larger scale, the core of the public transportation network—both urban and intercity—holds significant importance. Given the high construction costs and operational consequences of railway stations, errors in the location selection process can lead to irreparable outcomes. Thus, employing a comprehensive and reliable method for locating railway passenger stations is essential. In this research, through a review of the literature and experiences of the past two centuries in facility location across various disciplines, including transportation, industrial engineering, urban planning, and geography, the key indicators influencing the location of railway passenger stations have been identified. Subsequently, using a combination of multi-criteria decision-making models—BWM (Best-Worst Method) and EDAS (evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution)—these indicators have been evaluated, enabling a comparison of location alternatives. After assessing and scoring the evaluated options, the position of each point is determined based on the Bertolini diagram, allowing decision-makers to select the optimal station location according to their criteria. In the final chapter, this method is applied to compare two proposed locations for the construction of a station in the first phase of an urban light rail project. The position of each station is plotted on the Bertolini diagram, assisting decision-makers in making an informed and optimal choice for station construction while considering the prevailing regional conditions.
