Complex Network Analysis of Pakistan Railways
We study the structural properties of Pakistan railway network (PRN), where railway stations are considered as nodes while edges are represented by trains directly linking two stations. The network displays small world properties and is assortative in nature. Based on betweenness and closeness centr...
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| author | Yasir Tariq Mohmand Aihu Wang |
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| description | We study the structural properties of Pakistan railway network (PRN), where railway stations are considered as nodes while edges are represented by trains directly linking two stations. The network displays small world properties and is assortative in nature. Based on betweenness and closeness centralities of the nodes, the most important cities are identified with respect to connectivity as this could help in identifying the potential congestion points in the network. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6a8ea4eee80946f5bc207b34ea366de92025-08-20T02:06:04ZengWileyDiscrete Dynamics in Nature and Society1026-02261607-887X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/126261126261Complex Network Analysis of Pakistan RailwaysYasir Tariq Mohmand0Aihu Wang1School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSchool of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaWe study the structural properties of Pakistan railway network (PRN), where railway stations are considered as nodes while edges are represented by trains directly linking two stations. The network displays small world properties and is assortative in nature. Based on betweenness and closeness centralities of the nodes, the most important cities are identified with respect to connectivity as this could help in identifying the potential congestion points in the network.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/126261 |
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