Analysis of effective factors on the thievery of rail equipments of Khorasan Razavi Railway

Considering the importance of railway due to security and peace for the passengers and transportation affairs among the societies and has been interested by many people, the statesman shall pay attention to this topic. On the other side, whereas in this industry, many components and equipments are used that the lack or defect of which may take the life and property of hundred passengers at risk; thus paying attention to this issue is necessary. The main objective of this research is identifying some factors effective on the thievery of rail equipments of Khorasan Razavi Railway. The type of this research is applied and the data have been compiled via descriptive-survey method. The sampling group is consisted of railway employees and managers and data compilation tool is questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that protective factors including human forces and security facilities and equipments is effective on the control of rail properties thievery and on this ground, some suggestions have been provided such as further motivation of protective factors and presentation of precise and clear plan, appropriate planning according to the proper management and supervision.