Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System
Transfer synchronization is an important issue in timetable scheduling for an urban rail transit system, especially a cross-platform transfer. In this paper, we aim to optimize the performance of transfer throughout the daily operation of an urban rail transit system. The daily operation is divided...
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| description | Transfer synchronization is an important issue in timetable scheduling for an urban rail transit system, especially a cross-platform transfer. In this paper, we aim to optimize the performance of transfer throughout the daily operation of an urban rail transit system. The daily operation is divided into multiple time periods and each time period has a specific headway to fulfill time varied passenger demand. At the same time, the turn-back process of trains should also be considered for a real operation. Therefore, our work enhances the base of the transfer synchronization model taking into account time-dependent passenger demand and utilization of trains. A mixed integer programming model is developed to obtain an optimal timetable, providing a smooth transfer for cross-transfer platform and minimizing the transfer waiting time for all transfer passengers from different directions with consideration of timetable symmetry. By adjusting the departure time of trains based on a predetermined timetable, this transfer optimization model is solved through a genetic algorithm. The proposed model and algorithm are utilized for a real transfer problem in Beijing and the results demonstrate a significant reduction in transfer waiting time. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7f7b7534a40f483f8fd36ebdaaf5096f2023-11-20T16:46:53ZengMDPI AGSymmetry2073-89942020-10-011210166510.3390/sym12101665Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit SystemNan Cao0Tao Tang1Chunhai Gao2School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Urban Rail Transit Communication and Operation Control, Beijing 100044, ChinaTransfer synchronization is an important issue in timetable scheduling for an urban rail transit system, especially a cross-platform transfer. In this paper, we aim to optimize the performance of transfer throughout the daily operation of an urban rail transit system. The daily operation is divided into multiple time periods and each time period has a specific headway to fulfill time varied passenger demand. At the same time, the turn-back process of trains should also be considered for a real operation. Therefore, our work enhances the base of the transfer synchronization model taking into account time-dependent passenger demand and utilization of trains. A mixed integer programming model is developed to obtain an optimal timetable, providing a smooth transfer for cross-transfer platform and minimizing the transfer waiting time for all transfer passengers from different directions with consideration of timetable symmetry. By adjusting the departure time of trains based on a predetermined timetable, this transfer optimization model is solved through a genetic algorithm. The proposed model and algorithm are utilized for a real transfer problem in Beijing and the results demonstrate a significant reduction in transfer waiting time.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/12/10/1665transfer synchronizationtransfer waiting timecross-platform transferurban rail transit system |
| spellingShingle | Nan Cao Tao Tang Chunhai Gao Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System Symmetry transfer synchronization transfer waiting time cross-platform transfer urban rail transit system |
| title | Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System |
| title_full | Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System |
| title_fullStr | Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System |
| title_short | Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System |
| title_sort | multiperiod transfer synchronization for cross platform transfer in an urban rail transit system |
| topic | transfer synchronization transfer waiting time cross-platform transfer urban rail transit system |
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