This paper presents a joint optimization of the timetable, bus formation, and vehicle
scheduling in a flexible public transport (PT) system that utilizes autonomous modular …

Train service design problem considers many operating strategies, ie, multiple service
routes, multiple train compositions, and express/local modes. Incorporating multiple …

Designing a passenger-centric railway service is of great importance for railway companies
to attract more passengers and increase their revenue. Focusing on the passenger-centric …

Urban rail transit networks face frequent delays and oversaturation resulting from
unexpected disturbances and high demands during rush hours, which inevitably leads to …

The crew planning problem is a key step in the urban rail transit (URT) planning process and
has a critical impact on the operational efficiency of a URT line. In general, the crew …

In some megacities, commuter metro lines that connect suburbs and downtown areas
always suffer from serious non-equilibrium passenger congestion at stations during rush …

In many densely populated mega-cities around the world, metro systems are becoming
overly saturated by the ever-increasing travel demand, which results in overcrowded …

The operation of high-speed trains is susceptible to perturbations such as strong winds and
heavy snowfall, causing them to deviate from operating schedules. A joint mixed-integer …

A train platforming problem (TPP) involves assigning platforms and routes to trains
according to the train timetable in a rail station yard. However, locomotive operations not …

This research paper focuses on the optimization of train timetables and maintenance
windows, both of which significantly impact service quality and cost-effectiveness …