Railway operations are organized according to a complex interplay of resources and
according to a rigid time separation of train runs over infrastructure elements. The system …

This paper models and analyzes a collective incentive strategy with passenger departure
time equilibrium to maximize the total passenger surplus, which could further enhance the …

Many railroads are currently developing advanced train control systems incorporating
moving blocks with the potential to shift train separation principles from a system based on …

Consider the problem of minimizing the number of train stops on a particular rail line. The
objective is to assign passengers of each origin-destination pair to different trains in such a …

At some urban rail transit (URT) stations, large activities, emergencies, or holidays usually
lead to a significant surge in passenger flow demand quickly, known as Large Passenger …

The infrastructure occupation of many European railway networks appears to be at its limits,
whilst recent public discussions aim to shift even more traffic towards the railway system …

Commuting research often assumes that commuting is a daily grind that elicits stress and
strain for travelers. Some scholars have identified evidence that supports the benefits of …

Subsidization of urban public transportation systems is often motivated by economies of
scale and second-best considerations such as an underpriced road alternative. We model a …

Travel satisfaction expectations for urban rail transit (URT) have increased with the
increasing development of URT systems. To cater for passenger demand, operators provide …

A moving block system (MBS) will contribute meaningfully to the railway. The advanced
system can allow trains to operate closely as a platoon and significantly reduce train …