Based on practical experience and theoretical models developed in various applications, this paper describes the design of a general-purpose simulation system for train operations. Its prime objective is to provide a single comprehensive computer-aided engineering tool for most studies on railway operations so that various aspects of the railway systems with different operation characteristics can be investigated and analyzed in depth. This system consists of three levels of simulation. The first is a single-train simulator calculating the run-times of a train between specific points under different track geometry and traction conditions. The second is a dual-train simulator which is to find the minimum headway between two trains under different movement constraints, such as signalling systems. The third is a whole-system multi-train simulator which carries out process simulation of the real operation of a railway system according to a practical or planned train schedule or headway; and produces an overall evaluation of system performance.


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    Title :

    General-purpose simulator for train operations


    Contributors:
    Ho, Tin-kin (author) / Mao, Baohua (author) / Yang, Zhaoxia (author) / Yuan, Zhenzhou (author)


    Publication date :

    1998


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 14 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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