Pseudospectral optimal train control

In the last decade, pseudospectral methods have become popular for solving optimal control problems. Pseudospectral methods do not need prior knowledge about the optimal control structure and are thus very flexible for problems with complex path constraints, which are common in optimal train control, or train trajectory optimization....

Energy-efficient train control using nonlinear bounded regenerative braking

Energy-efficient train control (EETC) has been studied a lot over the last decades, because it contributes to cost savings and reduction of CO₂ emissions. The aim of EETC is to minimize total traction energy consumption of a train run given the running time in the timetable. Most research is focused to apply mechanical braking on...