Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Kroon, L.G.
Author-Name-Last: Kroon
Author-Name-First: Leo
Author-Name: Lentink, R.M.
Author-Name-Last: Lentink
Author-Name-First: Ramon
Author-Name: Schrijver, A.
Author-Name-Last: Schrijver
Author-Name-First: Lex
Title: Shunting of Passenger Train Units: an Integrated Approach
Abstract: 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.
Creation-Date: 2006-12-20
File-URL: https://repub.eur.nl/pub/8292/ERS-2006-068-LIS.pdf
File-Format: application/pdf
Series: RePEc:ems:eureri
Number: ERS-2006-068-LIS
Classification-JEL: C61, M, R4
Keywords: Optimization, Passenger Railways, Shunting
Handle: RePEc:ems:eureri:8292