Handbook of operations research applications at railroads

Bruce W. Patty, editor

This is the first book to offer a complete spectrum of the role that operations research has played and can play in the improvement of North American freight railroads. It explores how decisions are made at railroads, contains examples of the mathematical programming formulations to the complex problems, and provides insights into real-world applications. The handbook is divided into eleven chapters, covering topics including scheduling problems, empty railcar distribution, and intermodal rail. These topics have been specifically selected to offer a thorough examination of the application of

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Year of publication:	[2015]
Other Persons:	Patty, Bruce W. (ed.)
Publisher:	New York : Springer
Subject:	Operations Research \| Operations research \| Schienenverkehr \| Railway transport

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Extent:	Online-Ressource color illustrations
Series:	International series in operations research & management science ; volume 222 International Series in Operations Research and Management Science Ser. ; v.222
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index Dedication; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Train Scheduling; 1.1 Introduction and Background; 1.2 Role of Trains in the Railroad Operations Research Landscape; 1.3 Types of Trains and Related Definitions; 1.4 Specifying Road Trains; 1.5 OR Challenges: Designing the Road Train Plan; 1.5.1 Road Train Design Problem; 1.5.2 Single Versus Multi-Block Trains; 1.6 Train Routing/Block-to-Train Assignment Problems; 1.6.1 Example Problem; 1.6.2 Feasible Solution; 1.7 Train Scheduling (Timing) Problem; 1.7.1 Key Assumptions; 1.7.2 Scheduling Variables; 1.7.3 Scheduling Constraints; 1.7.4 Cost Parameters 1.7.5 Observations on Solution Strategies1.7.6 Special Cases; 1.7.7 Problem Examples; 1.8 Specifying Unit Trains; 1.9 Local Service Specification Strategies; 1.10 Train Plan Design Versus Real-Time Operations; 1.11 Opportunities; References; Chapter 2: Locomotive Scheduling Problem; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Background on Locomotive Scheduling; 2.2.1 Hard Constraints; 2.2.2 Soft Constraints; 2.2.3 Objective Function; 2.3 Mathematical Models for Locomotive Scheduling; 2.3.1 Space-Time Network Construction; 2.3.2 Problem Size and Stage-Wise Solution Approach 2.3.3 Consist Flow Formulation for the LPP2.3.3.1 Notation; 2.3.3.2 Decision Variables; 2.3.3.3 Objective Function; 2.3.3.4 Constraints; 2.4 Incorporating Practical Requirements; 2.4.1 Cab-Signal Requirements; 2.4.2 Foreign Power Requirements; 2.5 Applications of the Model; 2.5.1 Quantifying the Impact of Varying Minimum Connection Time; 2.5.2 Quantifying the Effect of Changing Transport Volume on Key Performance Characteristics; References; Chapter 3: Simulation of Line of Road Operations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fundamental Elements for a Dispatching Algorithm 3.3 Developing a Dispatching Algorithm3.3.1 Overview; 3.3.2 Example; 3.3.3 Simplified Assumptions; 3.4 Future Directions; Chapter 4: Car Scheduling/Trip Planning; 4.1 Introduction and Background; 4.2 Car Scheduling/Trip Planning Systems in Context; 4.3 Plan Compliance and the Value of Trip Plans; 4.4 Current Industry Practices: Basic Car Scheduling/ Trip Planning Concepts; 4.4.1 Current Industry Practices: Block Selection Logic; 4.4.2 Current Industry Practices: Train Selection Logic; 4.4.3 Current Industry Practices: Other Special Considerations 4.5 OR Challenge: Typical Reasons of Trip Plan Failures4.6 Trip Plan Output Usages; 4.7 OR Challenges: Alternate Approaches to Car Scheduling and Special Cases; 4.8 Capacitation and Reservations; 4.8.1 Specifying Capacities; 4.8.2 Managing Reservations; 4.9 Planning and Optimization; 4.10 Time-Space Network Solutions; 4.10.1 Dynamic Car Scheduling; 4.11 Opportunities; References; Chapter 5: Railway Blocking Process; 5.1 Introduction and Background; 5.1.1 Impact of Blocking on System Efficiency and Service; 5.1.2 Specifying the Blocking Plan; 5.1.3 Plan Complexity 5.2 Current Industry Practices: The Blocking Rules Concept
ISBN:	978-1-4899-7571-3 ; 1-4899-7571-3 ; 978-1-4899-7570-6 ; 978-1-4899-7571-3
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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