Railway timetabling and operations

Abstract

This book describes the current state-of-the-art methods of railway timetabling, operations analysis and modelling, simulation and traffic management in order to stimulate their broader application in practice and to identify still existing research issues. It is directed to academics, Master and PhD students, and professionals from the railway industry, as well as from public authorities that tender and supervise railway services in order to improve the attractiveness and efficiency of train services for the public and the customers