MATHEMATICAL AND SIMULATION TECNIQUES FOR MODELLING URBAN TRAIN NETWORKS

Authors

  • Nathan Wilson Stellenbosch University
  • Cornelius Jacobus Fourie Stellenbosch University
  • Romano Delmistro Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/27-2-1364

Keywords:

Rail network modelling, railway simulation

Abstract

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. 

Author Biographies

Nathan Wilson, Stellenbosch University

Department of Industrial Engineering

Cornelius Jacobus Fourie, Stellenbosch University

Department of Industrial Engineering

Professor

Romano Delmistro, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

PRASA Group Strategy Office 

Professor

Technical advisor to group CEO

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Published

2016-08-12

How to Cite

Wilson, N., Fourie, C. J., & Delmistro, R. (2016). MATHEMATICAL AND SIMULATION TECNIQUES FOR MODELLING URBAN TRAIN NETWORKS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 27(2), 109–119. https://doi.org/10.7166/27-2-1364

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General Articles