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A new approach for improving the performance of freight train timetabling of a single-track railway system

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  • B.R. Ke
  • C.L. Lin
  • H.H. Chien
  • H.W. Chiu
  • N. Chen

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A new approach for improving the performance of freight train timetabling for single-track railways is proposed. Using the idea of a fixed-block signaling system, we develop a matrix representation to express the occupation of inter- and intra-station tracks by trains illustrating the train blocking time diagram in its entirety. Train departure times, dwell times, and unnecessary stopping are adjusted to reduce average train travel time and single train travel time. Conflicts between successive stations and within stations are identified and solved. A fuzzy logic system is further used to adjust the range of train departure times and checks are made to determine whether dwell times and time intervals can be adjusted for passenger and freight trains at congested stations to minimize train waiting times. By combining manual scheduling expertise with the fuzzy inference method, timetable efficiency is significantly improved and becomes more flexible.

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  • B.R. Ke & C.L. Lin & H.H. Chien & H.W. Chiu & N. Chen, 2015. "A new approach for improving the performance of freight train timetabling of a single-track railway system," Transportation Planning and Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(2), pages 238-264, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:transp:v:38:y:2015:i:2:p:238-264
    DOI: 10.1080/03081060.2014.959357
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