Review of energy-efficient train control and timetabling
The energy consumption of trains is highly efficient due to the low friction between steel
wheels and rails, although the efficiency is also influenced largely by the driving strategy …
wheels and rails, although the efficiency is also influenced largely by the driving strategy …
An energy-efficient train operation approach by integrating the metro timetabling and eco-driving
Energy-efficient train operation is regarded as an effective way to reduce the operational
cost and carbon emissions in metro systems. Reduction of the traction energy and …
cost and carbon emissions in metro systems. Reduction of the traction energy and …
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 …
Local energy minimization in optimal train control
The calculation of optimal driving strategies for on-board control of freight trains is a
challenging task. In this paper we calculate the critical switching points for a globally optimal …
challenging task. In this paper we calculate the critical switching points for a globally optimal …
A cooperative train control model for energy saving
S Su, T Tang, C Roberts - IEEE transactions on intelligent …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Increasing attention is being paid to energy efficiency in subway systems to reduce
operational cost and carbon emissions. Optimization of the driving strategy and efficient …
operational cost and carbon emissions. Optimization of the driving strategy and efficient …
Energy-efficient train operation in urban rail transit using real-time traffic information
Q Gu, T Tang, F Cao, Y Song - IEEE Transactions on Intelligent …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Energy-efficient train operation represents an important issue for daily operational urban rail
transit. Most energy-efficient train operation strategies are normally planned according to a …
transit. Most energy-efficient train operation strategies are normally planned according to a …
A survey on optimal trajectory planning for train operations
Y Wang, B Ning, F Cao, B De Schutter… - Proceedings of 2011 …, 2011 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Because of the rising energy prices and environmental concerns, the calculation of energy-
optimal reference trajectories for trains is significant for energy saving. On the other hand …
optimal reference trajectories for trains is significant for energy saving. On the other hand …
Energy-efficient train tracking operation based on multiple optimization models
Q Gu, T Tang, F Ma - IEEE Transactions on Intelligent …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper studies the energy-efficient operation problem of two trains operating along the
same line consecutively in urban trail transit (URT). In URT, a moving block signaling (MBS) …
same line consecutively in urban trail transit (URT). In URT, a moving block signaling (MBS) …
Energy‐Efficient Train Operation Using Nature‐Inspired Algorithms
K Keskin, A Karamancioglu - Journal of Advanced …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
A train operation optimization by minimizing its traction energy subject to various constraints
is carried out using nature‐inspired evolutionary algorithms. The optimization process …
is carried out using nature‐inspired evolutionary algorithms. The optimization process …
Current train control optimization methods with a view for application in heavy haul railways
M Mcclanachan, C Cole - … Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Railway operators are continually increasing the length and weight of heavy haul trains to
achieve reduced operating costs and increase network capacity. With longer and heavier …
achieve reduced operating costs and increase network capacity. With longer and heavier …