Multi-train simulator for regulation purposes

A. Fernández-Cardador, J. de Ponga, F. de Cuadra, A. García

7th International Conference on Computers in Railways - COMPRAIL 2000, Bologna (Italy). 11-13 septiembre 2000

Summary:

This paper presents a multi-train simulator for railway networks. The main use of this traffic flow simulator is to serve as a test bench for traffic control strategies. The most interesting features of this particular simulator are two: modularity and generality. The traffic flow simulator is build up with three independent components: (1) a signalling and interlocking simulator, (2) a train movement (running and dwell time) module and (3) an automatic route-setting module. This structure of modules does not depend on the particular characteristics of each railway system.

Keywords: railway control, optimal control, metro, direct search, simulation models, event-driven simulation, traffic flow simulator

DOI: 10.2495/CR000981

Publication date: September 2000.

Citation:
Fernández-Cardador, A., de Ponga, J., de Cuadra, F., García, A., Multi-train simulator for regulation purposes, 7th International Conference on Computers in Railways - COMPRAIL 2000, Bologna (Italy). 11-13 September 2000.

IIT-00-048A