MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY PLANNING: OCCUPANCY FOR HI-DENSITY SINGLE TRACK

Southern Pacific uses computer simulation techniques for determining the balance between high productivity of track maintenance forces and minimum interference with train movements, particularly in single-track territory with high traffic densities. Various combinations of men and equipment are investigated. The method of maximizing production and minimizing train delay is based on a mathematical model which permits medium-term (90 days ahead) planning. The example shows that, for up to 30 trains per day, a 17-man gang with appropriate equipment proves most economical.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Cox, R E
  • Weishaar Jr, F L
• Publication Date: 1981-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 46
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 77
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Mathematical models; Productivity; Single track; Traffic delays; Train operations
• Identifier Terms: Southern Pacific Railroad
• Uncontrolled Terms: Train delays
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331465
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 1981 12:00AM