TIMETABLE PLANNING

The author describes the various stages of timetable compilation, in the course of which train paths are worked out on the basis of locomotive type and train load, with particular reference to the leeway allowed in terms of recovery margins, etc. Various problems are examined, and the use of computers for optimizing train running in order to achieve energy savings in discussed. Prospects for further computerization are assessed.

• Corporate Authors:

  North Oxford Academic Publishing Limited

  242 Banbury Road
  Oxford OX2 7DR,   England 
• Authors:
  • Quinchon, C
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 113-122
• Serial:
  • French Railway Review
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: North Oxford Academic Publishing Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Information processing; Operations; Planning; Scheduling; Timetables; Traffic delays
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Old TRIS Terms: Operations planning
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386959
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM