Integrated Optimization of Service-Oriented Train Plan and Schedule on Intercity Rail Network with Varying Demand

Abstract

For a better service level of a train operating plan, we propose an integrated optimization method of train planning and train scheduling, which generally are optimized, respectively. Based on the cost analysis of both passengers travelling and enterprises operation, and the constraint analysis of trains operation, we construct a multiobjective function and build an integrated optimization model with the aim of reducing both passenger travel costs and enterprise operating costs. Then, a solving algorithm is established based on the simulated annealing algorithm. Finally, using as an example the Changzhutan intercity rail network, as an example we analyze the optimized results and the influence of the model parameters on the results.

Integrated Optimization of Line Planning, Timetabling and Rolling Stock Allocation for Urban Railway Lines

“…This model uses a simulated annealing-based algorithm to achieve its objectives. Zhou, Tian, Deng, Qin [25] proposed an integrated optimization model of trip planning and scheduling to minimize both passenger travel costs and enterprise operating costs using a model that employed a simulated annealing algorithm. Burggraeve, Bull, Vansteenwegen, Lusby [26] describes a heuristic technique for creating a line plan from the ground up, resulting in a realistic and reliable schedule.…”

Optimization of Multiperiod Mixed Train Schedule on High-Speed Railway

“…Generally, it is formulated based on a predesigned train plan which has stipulated all trains origin and destination stations, routes, stop stations, and operation frequencies. However, there are still very few studies such as Michaelis and Schöbel [1], Kaspi and Raviv [2], and Zhou et al [3] trying to optimize train plan and train schedule integrally in recent years. Obviously, a high-quality train schedule not only contributes to providing passengers with less in-vehicle times and waiting times at origins, but also can bring railway enterprise great convenience in trains organization and operation, which can effectively improve the competitiveness of rail transit in passenger public transportation market.…”