scholarly journals Multiperiod Transfer Synchronization for Cross-Platform Transfer in an Urban Rail Transit System

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1665
Author(s):  
Nan Cao ◽  
Tao Tang ◽  
Chunhai Gao
Keyword(s):  
Waiting Time ◽  
Transfer Problem ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Passenger Demand ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Cross Platform

Transfer synchronization is an important issue in timetable scheduling for an urban rail transit system, especially a cross-platform transfer. In this paper, we aim to optimize the performance of transfer throughout the daily operation of an urban rail transit system. The daily operation is divided into multiple time periods and each time period has a specific headway to fulfill time varied passenger demand. At the same time, the turn-back process of trains should also be considered for a real operation. Therefore, our work enhances the base of the transfer synchronization model taking into account time-dependent passenger demand and utilization of trains. A mixed integer programming model is developed to obtain an optimal timetable, providing a smooth transfer for cross-transfer platform and minimizing the transfer waiting time for all transfer passengers from different directions with consideration of timetable symmetry. By adjusting the departure time of trains based on a predetermined timetable, this transfer optimization model is solved through a genetic algorithm. The proposed model and algorithm are utilized for a real transfer problem in Beijing and the results demonstrate a significant reduction in transfer waiting time.

scholarly journals Study on the Scale Determination of Urban Rail Transfer Station

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Yu Ping Wang ◽  
Ya Ping Zhang ◽  
Hui Zhi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Service Level ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Entire System ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Transfer Station ◽  
Cross Platform

As the major distributing center and intermediate transit point, the scale of transfer station in urban rail transit system directly affects the operational efficiency and overall cost of the entire system. So, accurately controlling the scale of transfer station becomes one of the most important aspects in improving service level and reducing the overall project cost. On the basis of summarizing the method on determining the scale of transfer station both home and abroad, the paper describes the role of the various facilities in rail transfer station, and illustrates the problems of our rail transfer station. Following the above discussion and investigation, the sizes of typical transfer station facilities are discussed and improved (e.g. vertical elevator). Taking the Longjiang Street station example, the proposed methods and models are verified and the analysis result shows that this transfer station should be cross platform interchange mode.

Schedule Coordination Method for Last Train Transfer Problem

2017 ◽  
Vol 2648 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueping Dou ◽  
Xiucheng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Problem ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Schedule Coordination ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Integer Nonlinear Programming ◽  
Minlp Model ◽  
Optimization Solvers

This paper proposes a schedule coordination method for last train service in an urban rail transit system. The method offsets and perturbs the original train schedule to reduce transfer failures across different lines, and it considers the effect of schedule adjustments. The proposed problem is formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model. The MINLP model is equivalently transformed into a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model that can be exactly solved by commercial optimization solvers. A case study based on the mass rapid transit system in Singapore was conducted. The results of the case study indicate that the train schedule that is coordinated by the developed model is capable of substantially improving operational connectivity. Therefore, the model proposed in this study can be employed as a viable tool to assist with the coordination of train schedules for public transport operators.

scholarly journals A Short Turning Strategy for Train Scheduling Optimization in an Urban Rail Transit Line: The Case of Beijing Subway Line 4

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao Zhang ◽  
Yihui Wang ◽  
Shuai Su ◽  
Tao Tang ◽  
Bin Ning
Keyword(s):  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Train Scheduling ◽  
Passenger Demand ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Train Services ◽  
Minlp Model ◽  
Beijing Subway

In urban rail transit systems, train scheduling plays an important role in improving the transport capacity to alleviate the urban traffic pressure of huge passenger demand and reducing the operation costs for operators. This paper considers the train scheduling with short turning strategy for an urban rail transit line with multiple depots. In addition, the utilization of trains is also taken into consideration. First, we develop a mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model for the train scheduling, where short turning train services and full-length train services are optimized based on the predefined headway obtained by the passenger demand analysis. The MINLP model is then transformed into a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model according to several transformation properties. The resulting MILP problem can be solved efficiently by existing solvers, e.g., CPLEX. Two case studies with different scales are constructed to assess the performance of train schedules with the short turning strategy based on the data of Beijing Subway line 4. The simulation results show that the reduction of the utilization of trains is about 20.69%.

scholarly journals Timetable Optimization of Rail Transit Loop Line with Transfer Coordination

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui-Jia Shi ◽  
Bao-Hua Mao ◽  
Yong Ding ◽  
Yun Bai ◽  
Yao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Waiting Time ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Timetable Optimization

In an urban rail transit system, it is important to coordinate the timetable of a loop line with its connecting lines so as to reduce the waiting time of passengers. This is particularly essential because transfer passengers usually account for the majority of the total passengers in loop lines. In this paper, a timetable optimization model is developed for loop line in order to minimize the average waiting time of access passengers and transfer passengers. This is performed by adjusting the headways and dwell times of trains on the loop line. A genetic algorithm is applied to solve the proposed model, and a numerical example is used to verify its effectiveness. Finally, a case study of a loop line in the Beijing urban rail transit system is conducted. Waiting times of the passengers and the number of waiting passengers are used as performance indicators to verify the optimization results in rush hours and non-rush hours. The results show that the average waiting times for the up-track and down-track are reduced by 3.69% and 2.89% during rush hours and by 11.60% and 11.47% during non-rush hours, respectively.

scholarly journals Overview of Anti-Seismic Researches of Underground Structures

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 03038
Author(s):  
Ran Liao
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Underground Structure ◽  
Seismic Damage ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Underground Structures ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Subway System ◽  
Metro System

With the vigorous development of urban rail transit system, especially the construction of subway system, the safety of subway system draws more and more attention. The study of anti-seismic for underground structures has also become an important problem to be solved in the construction of Metro system. Based on the typical underground structure seismic damage phenomenon, this paper summarizes the seismic characteristics, research methods and design methods of underground structures to offer a guide for engineers.

scholarly journals URBAN RAIL TRANSIT PASSENGER SERVICE QUALITY EVALUATION BASED ON THE KANO–ENTROPY–TOPSIS MODEL: THE CHINA CASE

Transport ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Wencheng Huang ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Yifei Xu ◽  
Rui Zhang ◽  
Minhao Xu Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Quality Indicator ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Topsis Model

In order to evaluate the URTPSQ (Urban Rail Transit Passenger Service Quality) comprehensively, find the shortage of URTPSQ, find out the difference between the actual service situation and the passenger’s expectation and demand,and provide passengers with better travel services, a passenger-oriented KANO–Entropy–TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method is proposed and applied in this paper. Firstly, a KANO model is applied to select the service quality indicators from the 24 URTPSQ evaluation sub-indicators, according to the selection results, the KANO service quality indicators of URTPSQ are constructed. Then the sensitivity of the KANO service quality indicators based on the KANO model are calculated and ranked, the PS (Passenger Satisfaction) of each KANO service quality indicator by using the Entropy–TOPSIS method is calculated and ranked. Based on the difference between the sensitivity degree rank and the satisfaction degree rank of each KANO service quality indicator, determine the service quality KANO indicators of the URTPSQ that need to be improved significantly. A case study is conducted by taking the Chengdu subway system in China as a background. The results show that the Chengdu subway operation enterprises should pay attention to the must-be demand first, then the one-dimensional demand, finally the attractive demand. The three indicators, including transfer on the same floor in the station, service quality of staffs of urban rail transit enterprises,and cleanness in the station and passenger coach, need to be improved urgently. For the managers and operators of urban rail transit system, the passengers’ must-be demand should be satisfied first if the KANO model is applied to evaluate the service. The indicators with highest sensitivity degree and lowest TOPSIS value should be improved based on the KANO–Entropy–TOPSIS model.

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