The Traceability Designing of Information Flow Data System in Rail Freight Transportation in Thailand.

Rail freight transportation is one of the essential modes of freight transport. It is regarded as a cheap means of transportation and is appropriate for moving containers, agricultural items, and bulk materials. However, for a number of reasons, rail freight transit in Thailand has been constrained. One of the most worrisome issues from the perspective of the clients is the ability to track and trace the shipments. Due to the lack of efficient information flow among all parties involved in transportation, customers are unable to track down shipments and determine when they will arrive at their destination. This study used information flow diagrams to show where the information was lacking. As a case study, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) practice is utilized to analyze the issues and make improvement recommendations. Finally, in order to enhance the information flow for rail freight transportation, a traceability system for rail freight has been developed.