Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks
Railway systems can pose complex problems for the scheduling and operation of trains. A passenger rail service’s first priority is to provide a punctual and safe transport service to its customers. But doing so is a major challenge for rail network operators, as disruptions are inevitable, especiall...
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| author | Wilson, Nathan Fourie, Cornelius Jacobus Delmistro, Romano |
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| description | Railway systems can pose complex problems for the scheduling and operation of trains. A passenger rail service’s first priority is to provide a punctual and safe transport service to its customers. But doing so is a major challenge for rail network operators, as disruptions are inevitable, especially in densely-populated networks. Disruptions can be caused not only by infrastructure or rolling stock breakdowns, but also by maintenance activities, new rolling stock, or new train services. Managing these disruptions and predicting the extent of its effects is a crucial part of rail network operation. Mathematical models and simulation can be applied to these problems. This paper will review the literature concerning the modelling of train networks. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8a3c5590e96d483caaa0c14983a6c3152022-12-21T22:33:21ZengStellenbosch UniversitySouth African Journal of Industrial Engineering1012-277X2224-78902016-08-0127210911910.7166/27-2-1364Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networksWilson, Nathan0Fourie, Cornelius Jacobus1Delmistro, Romano2Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch UniversityPRASARailway systems can pose complex problems for the scheduling and operation of trains. A passenger rail service’s first priority is to provide a punctual and safe transport service to its customers. But doing so is a major challenge for rail network operators, as disruptions are inevitable, especially in densely-populated networks. Disruptions can be caused not only by infrastructure or rolling stock breakdowns, but also by maintenance activities, new rolling stock, or new train services. Managing these disruptions and predicting the extent of its effects is a crucial part of rail network operation. Mathematical models and simulation can be applied to these problems. This paper will review the literature concerning the modelling of train networks.http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1364rail network modellingrailwaysrailway simulationurban railways |
| spellingShingle | Wilson, Nathan Fourie, Cornelius Jacobus Delmistro, Romano Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks South African Journal of Industrial Engineering rail network modelling railways railway simulation urban railways |
| title | Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| title_full | Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| title_fullStr | Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| title_short | Mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| title_sort | mathematical and simulation techniques for modelling urban train networks |
| topic | rail network modelling railways railway simulation urban railways |
| url | http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1364 |
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