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 …

Yard crane and AGV scheduling in automated container terminal: A multi-robot task allocation framework

X Chen, S He, Y Zhang, LC Tong, P Shang… - … Research Part C …, 2020 - Elsevier
The efficiency of automated container terminals primarily depends on the synchronization of
automated-guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated cranes. Accordingly, we study the …

Robust optimization models for integrated train stop planning and timetabling with passenger demand uncertainty

V Cacchiani, J Qi, L Yang - Transportation Research Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work, we consider the problem of scheduling a set of trains (ie, determining their
departure and arrival times at the visited stations) and simultaneously deciding their …

Train rescheduling for large-scale disruptions in a large-scale railway network

C Zhang, Y Gao, V Cacchiani, L Yang, Z Gao - … Research Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper studies the problem of rescheduling trains in a large-scale railway network with
the characteristics of long distance, long time horizon and a large number of trains, where a …

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 …

Integrated line planning and train timetabling through price-based cross-resolution feedback mechanism

Y Zhang, Q Peng, G Lu, Q Zhong, X Yan… - … Research Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Railway line planning and train timetabling are two key planning steps that determine the
operating cost and passenger service quality of a railway operator under the infrastructure …

Virtual track networks: A hierarchical modeling framework and open-source tools for simplified and efficient connected and automated mobility (CAM) system design …

J Lu, XS Zhou - Transportation Research Part C: Emerging …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a novel framework and open-source tools for simulating and managing
connected and automated mobility (CAM) systems, taking into account their hierarchical …

Integrated railway timetable rescheduling and dynamic passenger routing during a complete blockage

S Zhan, SC Wong, P Shang, Q Peng, J **e… - … Research Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Trains normally run as scheduled in a non-disrupted situation. However, due to external
and/or internal factors, trains may deviate from their original timetable during daily …

Integrated electric logistics vehicle recharging station location–routing problem with mixed backhauls and recharging strategies

S Yang, L Ning, LC Tong, P Shang - Transportation Research Part C …, 2022 - Elsevier
The widespread application of electric vehicles for city last-mile logistics has been enhanced
by the emerging trend of urban sustainable mobility, which intends to reduce vehicle …

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 …