In this paper we describe the successful application of a sophisticated Operations Research model and the corresponding solution techniques for scheduling the 6,500+ drivers and conductors of the Dutch railway operator NS Reizigers (Netherlands Railways). In 2001 the drivers and conductors were...

In this paper we describe the use of a set covering model with additional constraints for scheduling train drivers and conductors for the Dutch railway operator NS Reizigers. The schedules were generated according to new rules originating from the project "Destination: Customer" ("Bestemming:...

AbstractA new vehicle routing problem (VRP), called the familiarity vehicle routing problem (FVRP) is introduced in this paper. Practical logistical challenges arise when the routes assigned to vehicle drivers differ significantly from one day to the next, resulting in increased travel times and...