Modelling railway dispatching actions in switching max-plus linear systems

When delays occur in a railway network, train dispatchers need an answer to the question: ‘How to get the train service back to the scheduled situation?’. This research project is aimed at the development of a tool that helps the dispatcher answer this question quickly by evaluating the effectiveness of dispatching actions, such as changing the...

Cruising towards better air quality: The influence of Dynamic Traffic Management on vehicle emissions through driving profile improvements

Bad air quality is an increasing problem in most European countries and also in the Netherlands. A growing awareness of the effects of bad air quality on the environment and health has put the air quality issue high on the political agenda. Road traffic is one of the major air polluters in Europe. Especially near main arteries and in dense areas...

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