THE USE OF SIMULATION TO DETERMINE THE CAPACITY OF SINGLE-TRACK RAILWAY LINES

The assessment of various upgrading alternatives is presented here in terms of the capacity of the line. Several definitions of single-track line capacity are given; the capacity definition based on weighted delay computations and differentiated by train class is shown to be a promising approach. However, more research is needed into the ways of determining the weighting factors and delay costs of various classes of trains.

• Authors:
  • Walker, AEG
  • Jones, JCM
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1-13
• Serial:
  • Transport Economics and Operational Analysis
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Railroad facility operations; Signaling; Simulation; Single track
• Uncontrolled Terms: Line capacity
• Old TRIS Terms: Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125864
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1976 12:00AM