Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure

Bütikofer, Stephan; Wüst, Raimond Matthias; Steiner, Albert

Publication type:	Conference other
Type of review:	Peer review (abstract)
Title:	Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure
Authors:	Bütikofer, Stephan Wüst, Raimond Matthias Steiner, Albert
et. al:	No
Conference details:	EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018
Issue Date:	4-Oct-2018
Language:	German
Subjects:	Periodic event scheduling problem; Track choice; Mesoscopic infrastructure; Service intention
Subject (DDC):	380: Transportation
Abstract:	Within the railway value chain (timetabling, line planning and vehicle scheduling, etc.) the coordination of the single planning steps is a key success factor. Hence, we consider the integration of the line planning and the timetabling process as crucial for timetabling in practical applications. To address this, we present a “track-choice” extension of the commonly known method for the generation of periodic event schedules “PESP”. The extension makes use of the mesoscopic track infrastructure representation in the line planning and timetabling system Viriato, a system that is widely used by public transport planners and operators. Taking into consideration the technical and operational constraints given by rolling stock, station and track topology data on one hand, and the commercial requirements de ned by a given line concept on the other, the method presented generates periodic timetables including train-track assignments. For this, we make use of the “service intention”, a standardized data structure for the line concept consisting of train paths and frequencies. Due to the utilization of infrastructure based track capacities, we are also able to assess the feasibility of the line concept given. Additionally, the method allows for handling temporary resource restrictions (e.g. caused by construction sites or operational disturbances) up to a certain degree. The methods presented here are part of a planning framework which is currently developed covering relevant parts of the railway value chain.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/18283
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Engineering
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Data Analysis and Process Design (IDP)
Published as part of the ZHAW project:	SBB-Forschungsfonds 'Automatisierte Fahrplanplanung'
Appears in collections:	Publikationen School of Engineering

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Bütikofer, S., Wüst, R. M., & Steiner, A. (2018, October 4). Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure. EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018.

Bütikofer, S., Wüst, R.M. and Steiner, A. (2018) ‘Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure’, in EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018.

S. Bütikofer, R. M. Wüst, and A. Steiner, “Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure,” in EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018, Oct. 2018.

BÜTIKOFER, Stephan, Raimond Matthias WÜST und Albert STEINER, 2018. Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure. In: EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018. Conference presentation. 4 Oktober 2018

Bütikofer, Stephan, Raimond Matthias Wüst, and Albert Steiner. 2018. “Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure.” Conference presentation. In EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018.

Bütikofer, Stephan, et al. “Periodic timetabling with ‘Track Choice’-PESP based on given line concepts and mesoscopic infrastructure.” EULOG 2018: Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Logistik, Linz, Österreich, 4.-5. Oktober 2018, 2018.