Passenger centric train timetabling problem

Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem

The aim of this paper is to analyze and to improve the current planning process of the passenger railway service in light of the recent railway market changes. In order to do so, we introduce the Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem. The originality of our approach is that we account for the passenger satisfaction in the design of the timetable. We consider both types of timetable(s): cy...

Train Timetabling Problem for Complex Railway Systems

This paper deals with the design of timetables for complex railway systems. Rail transportation has become a rapid, clean and efficient way to transport passengers and freights. A good timetable design is crucial to ensure the quality of the services trying to improve the efficiency of the whole system. Only such a sustainable transportation system will be in accordance to the requirements of f...

Modeling and Solving the Train Timetabling Problem

A Fast and Efficient Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search Heuristic for the Passenger Train Timetabling Problem with Dynamic Demand

The railway planning process is a complex activity which is usually decomposed into a succession of stages, traditionally network design, line design, timetabling, rolling stock, and personnel planning. In this paper, we study the design and optimization of train timetables adapted to a dynamic demand environment. The objective is to minimize passenger waiting times at the stations. We first de...

A discrete-event optimization framework for mixed-speed train timetabling problem

Railway scheduling is a complex task of rail operators that involves the generation of a conflict-free train timetable. This paper presents a discrete-event simulation-based optimization approach for solving the train timetabling problem to minimize total weighted unplanned stop time in a hybrid single and double track railway networks. The designed simulation model is used as a platform for ge...