A survey on energy-efficient train operation for urban rail transit
Due to rising energy prices and environmental concerns, the energy efficiency of urban rail
transit has attracted much attention from both researchers and practitioners in recent years …
transit has attracted much attention from both researchers and practitioners in recent years …
The key principles of optimal train control—Part 1: Formulation of the model, strategies of optimal type, evolutionary lines, location of optimal switching points
We discuss the problem of finding an energy-efficient driving strategy for a train journey on
an undulating track with steep grades subject to a maximum prescribed journey time. We …
an undulating track with steep grades subject to a maximum prescribed journey time. We …
The key principles of optimal train control—Part 2: Existence of an optimal strategy, the local energy minimization principle, uniqueness, computational techniques
We discuss the problem of finding an energy-efficient driving strategy for a train journey on
an undulating track with steep grades subject to a maximum prescribed journey time. In Part …
an undulating track with steep grades subject to a maximum prescribed journey time. In Part …
Energy-efficient train control: From local convexity to global optimization and uniqueness
The optimal driving strategy for a train is essentially a power–speedhold–coast–brake
strategy unless the track contains steep grades in which case the speedhold mode must be …
strategy unless the track contains steep grades in which case the speedhold mode must be …
Joint optimization of high-speed train timetables and speed profiles: A unified modeling approach using space-time-speed grid networks
This paper considers a high-speed rail corridor that requires high fidelity scheduling of train
speed for a large number of trains with both tight power supply and temporal capacity …
speed for a large number of trains with both tight power supply and temporal capacity …
Multi objective particle swarm optimization algorithm for the design of efficient ATO speed profiles in metro lines
One of the strategies for the reduction of energy consumption in railways systems is to
execute efficient drivings (eco-driving). This eco-driving is the speed profile that requires the …
execute efficient drivings (eco-driving). This eco-driving is the speed profile that requires the …
Design of robust and energy-efficient ATO speed profiles of metropolitan lines considering train load variations and delays
Metropolitan railway operators' strategic plans include nowadays actions to reduce energy
consumption. The application of ecodriving initiatives in lines equipped with automatic train …
consumption. The application of ecodriving initiatives in lines equipped with automatic train …
Metro train delay-recovery strategy considering passenger waiting time and energy consumption: a real-world case study
Based on actual delay-recovery strategies (ADRS) on site only considers reducing the
delays and ignores the operation cost of the enterprise. This study proposes optimized delay …
delays and ignores the operation cost of the enterprise. This study proposes optimized delay …
Comprehensive optimization of a metro timetable considering passenger waiting time and energy efficiency
Reducing passenger waiting time and energy consumption through train scheduling can
have a great impact on improving the quality of service and energy efficiency from an …
have a great impact on improving the quality of service and energy efficiency from an …
An algorithm to optimize speed profiles of the metro vehicles for minimizing energy consumption
The calculation of optimal driving speed profiles for metro vehicles that improve energy
saving and, thus, reduce costs, are investigated. The optimization problem is solved in two …
saving and, thus, reduce costs, are investigated. The optimization problem is solved in two …