A SIMULATION OF COMMUTER RAIL POSSIBILITIES

A simple model of commuter rail line supply and demand characteristics is discussed. By varying assumptions and the nature of the rail service proposed, the resulting energy cost, and travel time impacts can be analyzed. The model is also useful in exploring fare structures and other policies. An existing rail line in the North Central Texas region is used as a case study.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Direct request to Transportation Librarian, North Central Texas Council of Governments. Prepared for the Institute of Management Sciences/Operations Research Society of America (TIMS/ORSA) Joint National Meeting in San Francisco, California, May 10, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  North Central Texas Council of Governments

  Regional Data Center, P.O. Drawer COG
  Arlington, TX  United States  76005-5888
• Authors:
  • Barker, W G
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 32 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuter service; Corridors; Energy consumption; Fares; Mathematical models; Modal split; Passengers; Regional planning; Subsidies; Transportation planning; Travel demand
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Energy; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00180073
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 12 1978 12:00AM