A sensitivity analysis of train speed and its effect on railway capacity


Autoria(s): Bevrani, Bayan; Burdett, Robert L.; Yarlagadda, Prasad K.
Data(s)

2014

Resumo

Increasing train speeds is conceptually a simple and straight forward method to expand railway capacity, for example in comparison to other more extensive and elaborate alternatives. In this article an analytical capacity model has been investigated as a means of performing a sensitivity analysis of train speeds. The results of this sensitivity analysis can help improve the operation of this railway system and to help it cope with additional demands in the future. To test our approach a case study of the Rah Ahane Iran (RAI) national railway network has been selected. The absolute capacity levels for this railway network have been determined and the analysis shows that increasing trains speeds may not be entirely cost effective in all circumstances.

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application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/79091/

Publicador

Trans Tech Publications

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/79091/1/A_Sensitivity_Analysis_of_Train_Speed_and_its_Effect_on_Railway_Capacity.pdf

http://www.scientific.net/AMR

DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1061-1062.1208

Bevrani, Bayan, Burdett, Robert L., & Yarlagadda, Prasad K. (2014) A sensitivity analysis of train speed and its effect on railway capacity. Advanced Materials Research, 1061-1062, pp. 1208-1212.

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Copyright 2015 Trans Tech Publications

Fonte

School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Science & Engineering Faculty; Mathematical Sciences

Palavras-Chave #010206 Operations Research #railway capacity #sensitivity analysis
Tipo

Journal Article