Railway Track Allocation: Models and Algorithms - Couverture souple

Schlechte, Thomas

 
9783838132228: Railway Track Allocation: Models and Algorithms
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 383813222X ISBN 13 : 9783838132228
Editeur : Südwestdeutscher Verlag für Hochschulschriften, 2012

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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Südwestdeutscher Verlag für Hochschulschriften
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
383813222X
ISBN 13 
9783838132228
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
248
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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