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PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PERCEPTUAL EVALUATION OF RIDING COMFORT IN MOUNTAINOUS RAILWAYS |
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| Creator | Boualaphanh THAVONGSY |
| Title | PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PERCEPTUAL EVALUATION OF RIDING COMFORT IN MOUNTAINOUS RAILWAYS |
| Contributor | Chunhua HAN, Yan ZHANG, Li LONG, Heqin ZHOU |
| Publisher | Thai Science, Technology and Health Review |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Thai Science, Technology and Health Review |
| Journal Vol. | 1 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | Article 4 |
| Keyword | Mountain Railways, Riding Comfort, Physiological Assessment, Subjective Evaluation, Tourism Transportation |
| URL Website | https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TSTHR |
| Website title | https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TSTHR/article/view/6526 |
| ISSN | 3088-2079 |
| Abstract | This study investigates riding comfort in mountainous tourism rail transit by integrating subjective passenger feedback with objective physiological and environmental data. Using the Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain line as a case study, the research identifies key factors influencing passenger comfort and proposes strategies for improvement. Physiological signals, including electrocardiography (ECG), electromyography (EMG), and skin conductance, were recorded alongside environmental parameters such as vibration, noise, and altitude. Factor analysis revealed three significant components: physical comfort, environmental adaptability, and service experience. High-altitude sections above 3000 m led to an 18% reduction in heart rate variability (HRV) (p < 0.01) and were strongly associated with passenger fatigue. Sharp curves with a radius below 150 m increased muscle activity by 22% (p < 0.001). The results suggest that multi-faceted evaluation of ride comfort in mountainous rail should combine passenger perception with environmental and physiological data like HRV, EMG, and skin conductance. Targeted strategies, including adaptive suspension systems and altitude-adjustive seating, are proposed to improve comfort in complex terrains. Beyond the case of Lijiang, the results provide practical insights for the design, operation, and management of tourism rail systems in other Asian mountainous regions, thereby supporting sustainable tourism development and enhancing passenger-centered travel experiences. |
