Integrated optimization of timetable, bus formation, and vehicle scheduling in autonomous modular public transport systems

Z Liu, GH de Almeida Correia, Z Ma, S Li… - … Research Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Integrating train service route design with passenger flow allocation for an urban rail transit line

T Feng, RM Lusby, Y Zhang, Q Peng - European Journal of Operational …, 2024 - Elsevier
Train service design problem considers many operating strategies, ie, multiple service
routes, multiple train compositions, and express/local modes. Incorporating multiple …

Real-time optimization of train regulation and passenger flow control for urban rail transit network under frequent disturbances

Y Yuan, S Li, L Yang, Z Gao - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban rail transit networks face frequent delays and oversaturation resulting from
unexpected disturbances and high demands during rush hours, which inevitably leads to …

An ADMM-based dual decomposition mechanism for integrating crew scheduling and rostering in an urban rail transit line

T Feng, RM Lusby, Y Zhang, Q Peng, P Shang… - … Research Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Safety-oriented train timetabling and stop planning with time-varying and elastic demand on overcrowded commuter metro lines

J Shi, J Yang, L Yang, L Tao, S Qiang, Z Di… - … research part E: logistics …, 2023 - Elsevier
In some megacities, commuter metro lines that connect suburbs and downtown areas
always suffer from serious non-equilibrium passenger congestion at stations during rush …

A branch-and-price algorithm for integrating urban rail crew scheduling and rostering problems

T Feng, RM Lusby, Y Zhang, S Tao, B Zhang… - … Research Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Crew planning, involving how to best schedule crew members during a given period, is a
significant problem for urban rail transit companies. This paper proposes a new integer …

A time space network optimization model for integrated fresh fruit harvest and distribution considering maturity

Y Jiang, B Bian, B Zheng, J Chu - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Maturity is closely related to logistics deterioration and fresh fruit quality. Considering the
post-harvest maturity characteristics and high perishability of fresh fruits, this study aims to …

Integrated robust optimization of maintenance windows and train timetables using ADMM-driven and nested simulation heuristic algorithm

H Yang, S Ni, H Huo, X Ye, M Lv, Q Zhang… - … Research Part C …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research paper focuses on the optimization of train timetables and maintenance
windows, both of which significantly impact service quality and cost-effectiveness …

How to optimize train lines for diverse passenger demands: A line planning approach providing matched train services for each OD market

H Hu, Y Yue, H Fu, J Li - Transportation Research Part A: Policy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Line planning decides critical service contents of a passenger railway schedule. In real-
world scenarios, passengers' travel expectations or preferences on service qualities tend to …

Optimal platforming, routing, and scheduling of trains and locomotives in a rail passenger station yard

B Zhang, Y Zhang, A D'Ariano, T Bosi, G Lu… - … Research Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …