Shunting of Passenger Train Units: an Integrated Approach
2006-12-20
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Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) Erasmus University, Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM)
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In this paper, we describe a new model for the Train Unit Shunting Problem. This model is capable of solving the matching and parking subproblems in an integrated manner, usually requiring a reasonable amount of computation time for generating acceptable solutions. Furthermore, the model incorporates complicating details from practice, such as trains composed of several train units and tracks that can be approached from two sides. Computation times are reduced by introducing the concept of virtual shunt tracks. Computational results are presented for real-life cases of NS Reizigers, the main Dutch passenger railway operator.
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- C61 : Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis
- M : Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting
- R4 : Transportation Systems
- M11 : Production Management
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