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Train Timetable Optimization for Parallel Single-track Sections During Track Closure

Authors:
Akio Hada
Teodor Gradinariu

Keywords: Parallel single-track; Track closure; Train timetable; Maintenance; Optimization

Abstract:
In parallel single-track sections, which are common in high-speed railways in Europe, when one of the tracks is closed due to vehicle failure or maintenance work, the other track can be used for travel in both directions to avoid significant delays or cancellation of train operation. However, for bidirectional operation on some sections of a parallel single-track line, it is necessary to adjust the original train timetable; usually, this adjustment causes some trains to be delayed. Therefore, in this study, we propose a mathematical model for train timetable planning when performing bidirectional operations on some parallel single-track sections to minimize the total delay of each train.

Pages: 32 to 37

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2019

Publication date: November 24, 2019

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4537

ISBN: 978-1-61208-756-6

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from November 24, 2019 to November 28, 2019