Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line
On many railway lines, not only local trains but also rapid trains are operated. Operating rapid trains can improve the convenience of the passengers, but that outcome strongly depends on the assignment of rapid train stops, the associated timetable, and the number of incoming and outgoing passenger...
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
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| description | On many railway lines, not only local trains but also rapid trains are operated. Operating rapid trains can improve the convenience of the passengers, but that outcome strongly depends on the assignment of rapid train stops, the associated timetable, and the number of incoming and outgoing passengers at stops on the way. In particular, to fix assignment of rapid train stops is of great importance. Some previous studies have been conducted to determine optimal assignment of rapid train stops; however, they have relied on approximation methods such as genetic algorithms and local searches. In this study, an enumeration-based algorithm to find optimal assignment of rapid train stops is proposed. Taking actual origin-destination (OD) data of the JR Nambu line, which is a medium-scaled line with 25 stations in Japan, as an example, the proposed algorithm determines optimal assignment of rapid train stops and the associated timetable. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-52a7083602974720b09c5153a371a2c22022-12-22T03:38:54ZengThe Japan Society of Mechanical EngineersJournal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing1881-30542012-07-016562263210.1299/jamdsm.6.622jamdsmOptimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu LineKeiya OKADA0Ryuhei MIYASHIRO1Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and TechnologyInstitute of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and TechnologyOn many railway lines, not only local trains but also rapid trains are operated. Operating rapid trains can improve the convenience of the passengers, but that outcome strongly depends on the assignment of rapid train stops, the associated timetable, and the number of incoming and outgoing passengers at stops on the way. In particular, to fix assignment of rapid train stops is of great importance. Some previous studies have been conducted to determine optimal assignment of rapid train stops; however, they have relied on approximation methods such as genetic algorithms and local searches. In this study, an enumeration-based algorithm to find optimal assignment of rapid train stops is proposed. Taking actual origin-destination (OD) data of the JR Nambu line, which is a medium-scaled line with 25 stations in Japan, as an example, the proposed algorithm determines optimal assignment of rapid train stops and the associated timetable.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jamdsm/6/5/6_622/_pdf/-char/enrailwayschedulingtimetablesimulationalgorithmtransportation engineeringengineering optimization |
| spellingShingle | Keiya OKADA Ryuhei MIYASHIRO Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing railway scheduling timetable simulation algorithm transportation engineering engineering optimization |
| title | Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line |
| title_full | Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line |
| title_short | Optimization of Assignment of Rapid Train Stops: Example of the JR Nambu Line |
| title_sort | optimization of assignment of rapid train stops example of the jr nambu line |
| topic | railway scheduling timetable simulation algorithm transportation engineering engineering optimization |
| url | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jamdsm/6/5/6_622/_pdf/-char/en |
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