Research on Methods for Urban Rail Transit Train Operation Regulation

2014 ◽  
Vol 536-537 ◽  
pp. 820-823
Author(s):  
Chao Cai
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Rapid Construction ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Train Operation ◽  
Automatic Train Operation ◽  
High Traffic Density

Train operation regulation is the key technology to ensure the orderly operation of trains, its value has been fully realized under the background of rapid construction and high traffic density in urban rail transit. This paper did a deep analysis on different strategies and methods for urban rail transit train operation regulation and the applications of these strategies and methods in different conditions. Furthermore, an automatic train operation regulation mathematical model was established. Then developed a software system in Visual C++ and used it to analysis and test the model by data of a real metro line, the result showed that both the model and the system were available.

scholarly journals Fare Optimality Analysis of Urban Rail Transit under Various Objective Functions

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lianbo Deng ◽  
Zhao Zhang ◽  
Kangni Liu ◽  
Wenliang Zhou ◽  
Junfeng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Annealing Algorithm ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Elastic Demand ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Objective Functions ◽  
Passenger Flow ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Train Operation ◽  
Annealing Algorithm

Urban rail transit fare strategies include fare structures and fare levels. We propose a rail transit line fare decision based on an operating plan that falls under elastic demand. Combined with the train operation plan, considering flat fare and distance-based fare, and based on the benefit analysis of both passenger flow and operating enterprises, we construct the objective functions and build an optimization model in terms of the operators’ interests, the system’s efficiency, system regulation goals, and the system costs. The solving algorithm based on the simulated annealing algorithm is established. Using as an example the Changsha Metro Line 2, we analyzed the optimized results of different models under the two fare structures system. Finally the recommendations of fare strategies are given.

scholarly journals Application of Regenerative Braking with Optimized Speed Profiles for Sustainable Train Operation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Leon Allen ◽  
Steven Chien
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Travel Time ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Regenerative Braking ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Train Operation ◽  
Storage Limit

This paper presents a method for synergizing the energy-saving strategies of integrated coasting and regenerative braking in urban rail transit operations. Coasting saves energy by maintaining motion with propulsion disabled, but it induces longer travel time. Regenerative braking captures and reuses the braking energy of the train and could shorten travel time but reduces the time available for coasting, indicating a tradeoff between the two strategies. A simulation model was developed based on fundamental kinematic equations for assessing sustainable train operation with Wayside Energy-Saving Systems (WESSs). The objective of this study is to optimize speed profiles that minimize energy consumption, considering the train schedule and specifications, track alignment, speed limit, and the WESS parameters such as storage limit and energy losses in the transmission lines. The decision variables are the acceleration at each time step of the respective motion regimes. Since the study optimization problem is combinatorial, a Genetic Algorithm was developed to search for the solution. A case study was conducted which examined various scenarios with and without WESS on a segment of an urban rail transit line to test the applicability of the proposed model and to provide a platform for the application of ideas developed in this study. It was determined that synergizing the energy-saving strategies of coasting and regenerative braking yielded the greatest efficiency of the scenarios examined.

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