Raising frequencies on a high-frequency metro network and how new technologies can improve timetable reliability: a case study in Rotterdam

Mass rapid transit plays an important role in providing a sustainable form of transport in densely populated areas. Public transport operators worldwide are experiencing an increase in popularity of their network and are experiencing ridership growth on their metro networks. To accommodate ridership growth, many transport operators are tasked...

Schiphol's dynamic traffic Management: A case study on rescheduling

Around the railway station of Schiphol, railway traffic is controlled by an automated dynamic traffic management system (DVM). This system is not optimal for the future service pattern of NS and NS Hispeed. My research explores the possibilities of a new DVM by analysing different rescheduling elements by means of microsimulations in OpenTrack.