OVER-THE-ROAD TRANSIT TIME FOR A SINGLE TRACK RAILROAD

This paper models the mean running time for trains in both directions on a single-track railroad. Trains operating at different speeds in each direction are permitted. A priority system is included which prescribes the delay to each train when meets and over-takes do occur.

• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport

  Queen's University
  Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • Petersen, E R
• Publication Date: 1971-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 24 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mathematical models; Operations; Planning; Scheduling; Single track; Traffic delays; Train operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Train delays
• Old TRIS Terms: Operations planning; Train meets; Train performance
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158212
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport
• Report/Paper Numbers: CIGGT-71-4 Work Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM