RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MODELS AND THEIR SUCCESS
The paper describes some computer models and systems developed during the last two years which have assisted planning in Canadian National Railways. The main features of these models are summarized together with comments on their implementation. The first model is an information system for planning. This system includes models which translate market forecasts into workloads. The second model is an analytical or algebraic model which estimates average over-the-road time for different types of trains moving over a common track. The third model simulates trains moving across the main line and through small yards. It helps in optimally scheduling trains.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Proceedings of the INFAC/IFIP/IFORS International Symposium: Control in Transportation Systems, Columbus, Ohio, August 9-13, 1976.
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Corporate Authors:
International Federation of Automatic Control
Postfach 1139, Graf-Recke-Strasse 84
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Authors:
- BELSHAW, P N
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1976
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 89-96
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Forecasting; Freight traffic; Information processing; Information systems; Mathematical models; Planning; Railroad facility operations; Railroads; Scheduling; Simulation; Single track; Traffic forecasting
- Identifier Terms: Canadian National; Canadian National Railways
- Uncontrolled Terms: Line capacity
- Old TRIS Terms: Operating strategies
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00156206
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM