Railway Track Allocation : Models and Algorithms

Thomas Schlechte

ISBN 10: 383813222X / ISBN 13: 9783838132228

Published by Südwestdeutscher Verlag Für Hochschulschriften AG Co. KG, 2012

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This thesis is about mathematical optimization for the efficient use of railway infrastructure. We address the optimal allocation of the available railway track capacity - the track allocation problem. This track allocation problem is a major challenge for a railway company, independent of whether a free market, a private monopoly, or a public monopoly is given. Planning and operating railway transportation systems is extremely hard due to the combinatorial complexity of the underlying discrete optimization problems, the technical intricacies, and the immense sizes of the problem instances. Mathematical models and optimization techniques can result in huge gains for both railway customers and operators, e.g., in terms of cost reductions or service quality improvements. We tackle this challenge by developing novel mathematical models and associated innovative algorithmic solution methods for large scale instances. This allows us to produce for the first time reliable solutions for a real world instance, i.e., the Simplon corridor in Switzerland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Railway Track Allocation : Models and Algorithms
• Publisher: Südwestdeutscher Verlag Für Hochschulschriften AG Co. KG
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 383813222X
• ISBN 13: 9783838132228
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 16D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 387 grams

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Synopsis

This thesis is about mathematical optimization for the efficient use of railway infrastructure. We address the optimal allocation of the available railway track capacity - the track allocation problem. This track allocation problem is a major challenge for a railway company, independent of whether a free market, a private monopoly, or a public monopoly is given. Planning and operating railway transportation systems is extremely hard due to the combinatorial complexity of the underlying discrete optimization problems, the technical intricacies, and the immense sizes of the problem instances. Mathematical models and optimization techniques can result in huge gains for both railway customers and operators, e.g., in terms of cost reductions or service quality improvements. We tackle this challenge by developing novel mathematical models and associated innovative algorithmic solution methods for large scale instances. This allows us to produce for the first time reliable solutions for a real world instance, i.e., the Simplon corridor in Switzerland.

About the Author

Thomas Schlechte received his diploma degree from Technical University Berlin in mathematics in 2004 and later his Ph.D. in 2012. He hasparticipated in the development of optimizers for airline crew scheduling and railway track allocation.