Complex passenger demand and electricity transmission processes in metro systems cause
difficulties in formulating optimal timetables and train speed profiles, often leading to …

Virtual coupling technology was recently proposed in railways, which separates trains by a
relative braking distance (or even shorter distance) and moves trains synchronously to …

The complex electricity transmission process and transfer passenger demand in the rail
transit system make it challenging to formulate optimal timetables and train speed profiles to …

As one of the effective measures to reduce energy consumption of high-speed railway, train
operation control has gained much attention because of its cost-effectiveness. Conventional …

We propose an analytic solution to the problem of finding optimal driving strategies that
minimize total tractive energy consumption for a fleet of trains traveling on the same track in …

The timetable of a metro system is essential for trains running safely and efficiently. For the
design of a timetable, the potential power interruptions of energy supplies from the …

Energy-efficient speed profile optimization of train operations is challenging due to complex
constraints including passage points and speed limits. Moreover, it is critical to perform real …

An advanced metro operation system is becoming imperative for promoting energy
sustainability and commuting efficiency with the rapid developments of metro construction in …

The energy consumption and operation efficiency of congested rail networks is a primary
concern of railway operators. Although achieving the optimal running time supplement helps …

The new Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system over the standard European Rail Traffic
Management System (ERTMS) will specify the requirements that an automatic train driving …