Introduction
MSS Yen Railway of China provides the population of the country with the opportunity to travel to different locations with high-speed rail and transport various goods. The organization is willing to extend abroad and is currently targeted at Jamaica. In order to prove that such a step will be beneficial, railway feasibility and the safety record of the existing company should be considered. Then, the economic viability of the service can be discussed.
Analysis
MSS Yen Railway of China allows the citizens to get to the place they need extremely quickly and with no delays, which is highly valued by the clients. However, when discussing the technical side of the industry, it is critical to mention that the national railway operator found out that a lot of manufacturers produce train components of poor quality. According to the research, about 70% of all parts did not pass safety tests while 30% were of the sample were in compliance with the standards (Cheung, 2015).
Mainly, the part used for stopping the train turned out to be insufficient. Taking into consideration the fact that Chinese trains are known for their speed, such a tendency may be extremely dangerous. The braking distance of the locomotive is critical, as many people may be injured in case of an accident in the busiest railway (Barney, Haley, & Nicandros, 2001). Thus, if the MSS Yen Railway of China is willing to reach Jamaica and gain benefits, it should reconsider the way train parts are tested and maybe cooperate with new suppliers.
Of course, a well-expanded railway network requires much investment (Barrow, 2016). In China, all expenditures are covered very quickly due to everyday operations. Still, in Jamaica rail transport is constantly facing challenges. Today some raw materials are carried across the country due to the involvement and assistance of other countries, such as Canada, India. However, passenger services are not provided for four years already (The history of railroads/ways in Jamaica, 2011). If the MSS Yen Railway of China develops a strategy, which proves that it is better than its competitors and renews passenger transportation, it will be likely to turn into the leader in the market with the largest amount of shares.
It is critical to underline the fact that MSS Yen Railway focused all its operations on China. Differences between the countries will affect the success of the extension that is why the organization should pay attention to them. Divergence in legal systems may be critical, but they do not impact the project much so MSS Yen Railway can easily adapt to them. The company should reconsider the approach utilized by the Jamaica Railway Corporation but remember that its passenger services were stopped because of losses (Campbell, 2012).
It should be advantageous if MSS Yen Railway refers to some private investors but not the government and design such a network that will be highly valued by the population for them to choose trains instead of other means of transport. If deciding not to refer to passenger service and focus on cargo transportation, MSS Yen Railway should consider the legal system in the framework of signing contracts with clients to make them beneficial for the company.
Currently, the MSS Yen Railway of China is operating decently in the domestic market. It implements programs that allow meeting customer demands and the government’s policies. It takes into consideration energy conservation, which provides an opportunity not only to reduce expenditures but also to attract clients and investors who value the environment (Wan & Liu, n.d.). The company also deals with resisting forces such as competition, low-profit rate, and governmental interference, which proves that it will be able to cope with challenges in Jamaica under the efficient strategy.
Trains in China are regularly scheduled. They always come on time because of the necessity to serve a large market decently (Traveling by train in China, 2016). In this framework, the MSS Yen Railway is likely to satisfy all kinds of clients without implementing changes. It is essential to develop a reasonable project timetable for the extension to show potential consumers the advantages of referring to this organization.
China’s railway system is known for its speed (Smith, 2015). Many clients believe it to be a great advantage while others consider it to be an extreme danger. According to the report provided by Bradsher (2013), “China’s high-speed trains have actually proved to be one of the world’s safest transportation systems so far” (para. 3). There were no deaths for several years even though about 2,000 trips are operated daily. People tend to emphasize the crash that took 40 lives, but it happened once several years ago and did not affect the rates much, as more individuals die in other means of transport (LaFraniere, 2011). Still, the railway architecture in Jamaica is in disrepair, which can increase the number of accidents.
Conclusion
In order to improve the economic viability of the rail service island-wide, the company should refer to private investors. It may change suppliers and address those who provide not very costly materials but those that are of high quality so that their usage prolongs. It would also be beneficial if the company signs long-lasting contracts for cargo transportation and provides middle prized passenger services for the population to be able to afford them and be interested in using trains instead of other means of transport.
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