Abstract Throughout its history, Operational Research has evolved to include methods,
models and algorithms that have been applied to a wide range of contexts. This …

Efficiently coordinating the movement of trains on a railway network is a central part of the
planning process for a railway company. This paper reviews models and methods that have …

In this paper we survey the main studies dealing with the train timetabling problem in its
nominal and robust versions. Roughly speaking, the nominal version of the problem …

Railway planning is a complex activity which is usually decomposed into several stages,
traditionally network design, line design, timetabling, rolling stock, and staffing. In this paper …

Train dispatching is critical for the punctuality and reliability of rail operations, especially for
a complex rail network. This paper develops an innovative integer programming model for …

In subway systems, the energy put into accelerating trains can be reconverted into electric
energy by using the motors as generators during the braking phase. In general, except for a …

This paper proposes a novel approach for energy-efficient timetabling by adjusting the
running time allocation of given timetables using train trajectory optimization. The approach …

In this paper we study the design and optimization of train timetabling adapted to a dynamic
demand environment. This problem arises in rapid train services which are common in most …

Vehicle timetabling and scheduling in a public transit system are usually performed
separately, with the output of timetabling serving as the input of scheduling. An obvious …

Train scheduling and maintenance planning compete for the resources in a railway network.
A commonly used way is dealing with maintenance planning first and then train scheduling …