DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS OF A SIMULATION MODEL FOR METROPOLITAN RAILWAY OPERATIONS

The Rotterdam metro authorities are currently extending the metro line. A simulation model has been developed in order to study the problems arising in the extended network. For the purpose of this study the existing line is investigated to determine the factors influencing train-running. Measurements carried out on the actual train-running have shown that regulation of train-running serves to limit the standard deviation of the travelling time. The measurements are used to dimension the simulation model. This model is described in detail. The validity of the model is tested by simulating the existing North-South line. Future developments and simulation experiments are indicated.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Breur, MWKA
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 10 p.
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Rapid transit; Simulation
• Geographic Terms: Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050691
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 15 1982 12:00AM