Optimal locations for rescheduling infrastructure in public transport networks: Enhancing the robustness value against disruptions for Amsterdam tram network

Public transport networks are vulnerable to disruptions which have negative impacts on passengers, operator and society. New rescheduling link in PT networks has potential to increase its robustness value against disruptions. The research project deals with identifying the optimal locations of such rescheduling infrastructure in PT network which...

Impact of a new metro line in amsterdam on ridership, travel times, reliability and societal costs and benefits

The north-south metro line in Amsterdam became operational in summer 2018, accompanied by changes to the existing bus, metro, and tram network in the city. In this paper we undertake an ex-post analysis of the transportation impacts of the network change. Using two sets of smart card transactions, of 5-6 weeks each, and corresponding...