Modelo de gestión para la reactivación del sistema de transporte ferroviario en la provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The objective of this degree work was the development of a " model management for the reactivation of Chimborazo province rail transport system", the situation of rail transport in the province was determined, the development of the investigation applied the methodology with a mixed approach, that is, qualitative-quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, field research, complementing with the application of both inductive, deductive, synthetic, cross-sectional, analytical methods and for the collection of information, survey techniques were applied, interview as well as well as instruments such as electronic documents, internet, questionnaire and interview guide, which facilitated the collection of information. The population who participated were the residents and the commercial sector where the railway line crosses, which are: Guano, Riobamba, Colta Guamote and Alausí. Regarding the development of interviews, authorities from those cantons participated too. After gathering information, the result obtained from residents, the commercial sector, and authorities. They mentioned been agree with the reactivation of the railway, due to it contributes significantly to the economy and tourism of the cantons. It is concluded that the development of a management model would put work inot action of the railway, promoting interconnectivity with the cantons involved, allowing the commercialization of the main representative products of each zone. The implementation of this research is recommended following the three pillars proposed, such as the transfer of passengers, cargo and tourism, promoting multipurpose transport.