Evaluation of Energy Saving Strategies in Heavily Used Rail Networks by Implementing an Integrated Real-Time Rescheduling System

This paper describes how the Swiss Federal Railways in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH developed an integrated real-time rescheduling system to simultaneously improve rail network capacity and punctuality. The approach combines real-time rescheduling (performed after a delay or incident) with very precise train operation facilitated by providing dynamic schedule information to train drivers. This information enables train drivers to change their driving behavior and adjust their speed based on the new schedule. This can significantly reduce the number of unnecessary decelerations or stops due to conflicts. Consequently, traffic flow is improved. In addition, also energy consumption is reduced because unintended re-accelerations are minimized. This paper describes results of an analysis performed to calculate the energy savings possible using the integrated real-time rescheduling system.

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• Authors:
  • Luethi, Marco
• Conference:
  • Eleventh International Conference on Computer System Design and Operation in the Railway and Other Transit Systems (COMPRAIL08)
  • Location: Toledo , Spain
  • Date: 2008-9-15 to 2008-9-17
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 349-358
• Monograph Title: Computers in Railways XI. Computer System Design and Operation in the Railway and other Transit Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy consumption; Railroad crashes; Railroad traffic; Railroad vehicle operations; Real time information; Schedules and scheduling; Train operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Railroad capacity; Rescheduling
• Subject Areas: Energy; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01114080
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781845641269
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 2008 6:52AM