Simulation models of urban rail operations are valuable tools for analysis of the operations of complex rail transit systems. A framework is presented for the application of rail simulation that includes calibration, validation, evaluation methodology, and interpretation of results. Methods that can be used at each step to facilitate the application are discussed. In particular, approaches are presented for calibration of model parameters and inputs, such as dynamic arrival and alighting rates at stations. Application of simulation tools can be greatly enhanced by the use of train circuit occupancy data collected by automated control systems. A new rail simulation model, SimMetro, specifically designed for service performance analysis taking into account the major sources of uncertainty in operations, is also presented. A case study is used to illustrate the applicability of the proposed framework in testing alternative real-time control strategies.


    Access

    Download

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Simulation of Urban Rail Operations


    Subtitle :

    Application Framework


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2007-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Simulation of Urban Rail Operations: Application Framework

    Koutsopoulos, Haris N. | Online Contents | 2007


    Simulation of Rail Operations

    Medeossi, Giorgio / Fabris, Stefano | Springer Verlag | 2018


    Perth: WA boosts its urban rail operations

    British Library Online Contents | 2003



    Real time simulation of rail dispacher operations

    Basu, Santanu, 1975- | DSpace@MIT | 1999

    Free access