SIMULATION OF TWO-WAY OPERATION OF TRANSIT ROUTES USING THE TRAMS PACKAGE. CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKING PAPER
This report describes the research project aimed at increasing simulation capabilities of the Trams package by modifying the model to allow the simulation of two-way operation. The simulation of two-way operation is achieved without affecting the installed characteristics of the previous version of the package. The previous version of the model allowed for the simulation of a network by adopting a route model on all route segments forming the network in a sequential manner. The new version allows for simultaneous simulation of all route segments forming the network. Moreover, the new model extends the use of route segment concept to facilitate the simulation of two-way operation by considering the opposing flow directions as two route segments sharing common route characteristics. Animation capabilities of the model were upgraded to match the current simulation model. The animation model is extensively used for validation of the latest developments of the model. Two examples of the model application are briefly mentioned in this report. The effects of introducing checkpoints to regulate the flow of transit vehicles is examined in the first simulation application. Secondly, the effect of changing vehicle size, as in the case of introduction of articulated vehicles is investigated using the simulation model. These applications are already submitted for publication elsewhere. (Author/TRRL)
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Availability:
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Supplemental Notes:
- This is the final report on a research project funded by Victoria Ministry of Transport under the transport industry research fellowship scheme.
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Corporate Authors:
Monash University
Wellington Road
Clayton, Victoria Australia 3800 -
Authors:
- Vandebona, U
- Publication Date: 1985-10
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 80 p.
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Serial:
- Publication of: Monash University, Australia
- Publisher: Monash University
- ISSN: 1445-4467
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Level of service; Mathematical models; Network analysis (Planning); Public transit; Railroad facility operations; Routing; Simulation; Supervision
- Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles; Line capacity
- Geographic Terms: Australia
- Old TRIS Terms: Line supervision
- ITRD Terms: 1225: Articulated vehicle; 285: Demand (econ); 699: Itinerary; 697: Journey time; 653: Level of service; 6473: Mathematical model; 1054: Network (traffic); 744: Public transport; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software; 679: Traffic assignment; 1284: Tram; 1715: Vehicle occupant; 9100: Waiting time
- Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00458682
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- Report/Paper Numbers: 85/12
- Files: ITRD, TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 28 2004 4:44AM