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Libya presently has no operational rail network, despite recognizing the potential benefits of rail in enhancing connectivity, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This paper proposes a decision support framework integrating the Fuzzy Simple Weight Calculation (F-SIWEC) and Ranking Alternatives by Weighted Criteria Evaluation (RAWEC) methods to evaluate strategic railway development alternatives in contexts with limited infrastructure and data. The framework incorporates expert judgement, accounts for uncertainty, and is validated through comparative and sensitivity analyses against other MCDM methods. A case study in Libya identifies the Coastal Corridor Development strategy as the most suitable option, reflecting its capacity to serve major urban centers, facilitate trade through coastal ports, and minimize environmental and terrain-related constraints. The framework offers adaptability for other infrastructure sectors and regions with similar planning challenges.

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Decision Support for Railway Infrastructure Planning in Libya Using the SIWEC–RAWEC MCDM Framework

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Ibrahim Badi,
  • George Baryannis,
  • Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima

摘要

Libya presently has no operational rail network, despite recognizing the potential benefits of rail in enhancing connectivity, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This paper proposes a decision support framework integrating the Fuzzy Simple Weight Calculation (F-SIWEC) and Ranking Alternatives by Weighted Criteria Evaluation (RAWEC) methods to evaluate strategic railway development alternatives in contexts with limited infrastructure and data. The framework incorporates expert judgement, accounts for uncertainty, and is validated through comparative and sensitivity analyses against other MCDM methods. A case study in Libya identifies the Coastal Corridor Development strategy as the most suitable option, reflecting its capacity to serve major urban centers, facilitate trade through coastal ports, and minimize environmental and terrain-related constraints. The framework offers adaptability for other infrastructure sectors and regions with similar planning challenges.