DEMONSTRATION OF THE RAIL ENERGY COST ANALYSIS PACKAGE: THE ROUTE PERSPECTIVE (RECAP II)

A demonstration of the Rail Energy Cost Analysis Package: The Route Perspective (RECAP II) is presented. RECAP II is a computer model that can be used to perform engineering-economic cost analysis of specific rail movements. The program was designed in response to the need for costing tools that are adequate for analyzing changes in railroad technology. Existing costing tools, such as the Uniform Rail Costing System, assume fixed technology, and therefore cannot be used to assess the value of technological advances. The RECAP II model calculates costs by determining the resources consumed in making a specific movement. To perform this function, the model contains a Train Performance Simulator that calculates train running time and fuel consumption. With this information, and with track maintenance costs developed from a matrix of marginal costs of track maintenance, RECAP II determines the cost of running a specific consist over a specific route. Through a demonstration run detailed in the paper, RECAP II is shown to be a powerful decision-making tool. With its help, informed choices can be made among many service and technology options.

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• Authors:
  • Smith, Michael E
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 23-31
• Monograph Title: Track design and construction
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1006
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Computer programs; Costs; Economic analysis; Freight trains; Fuel consumption; Maintenance of way; Operating costs; Railroad tracks; Routing; Running time; Train makeup; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Energy; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00454965
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309038162
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jul 31 1988 12:00AM