AN ANALYSIS OF THE WAGON COLLECTION PROCESS IN A MARSHALLING YARD

This paper analyses the arrival process of wagons in the sorting sidings of a marshalling yard. Based on this analysis a wagon collecting model is worked out, with fixed collecting periods for outgoing trains. The model makes it possible to relate the load factor of the outgoing trains to the time spent by the wagons in the sorting sidings, i.e. to determine the necessary technical parameters, as is demonstrated by examples. An alternative process of wagon collecting is also described, in which the standard maximum train load is strictly respected. The results of this method are investigated.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Kluvanek, P
  • Brandalik, F
• Publication Date: 1974-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 652-673
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 10

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Classification yards; Mathematical models; Simulation; Yard operations
• Old TRIS Terms: Yard simulation models
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072957
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1975 12:00AM