Overview of Computer-Based Models Applicable to Freight Car Utilization

Baker, Laura; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)

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Overview of Computer-Based Models Applicable to Freight Car Utilization

1977-10-01
By Baker, Laura

[PDF-1.11 MB]

English

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Creators:

Baker, Laura
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Car Distribution (Railroads) Computer Programs Consolidations Layout Lines Of Track Network Analysis (Planning) Operations Planning Railroad Yards Relocation (Facilities) Simulation Yard Operations
Publication/ Report Number:

FRA-OPPD-77-12 ; DOT-TSC-FRA-77-04

FRA-OPPD-77-12 ; DOT-TSC-FRA-77-04 Less -
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final report; Apr. 1976-Dec.1976
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
NTL Classification:

NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Planning and Policy;AGR-INFRASTRUCTURE-INFRASTRUCTURE;AGR-INFRASTRUCTURE-Railroads;
Abstract:

This report documents a study performed to identify and analyze twenty-two of the important computer-based models of railroad operations. The models are divided into three categories: network simulations, yard simulations, and network optimizations. The simulations are used to assess the impact of certain operating policies and planning procedures. The network simulations examine system-wide effects, while the yard simulations focus on the operations performed within a single yard. Network optimizations typically are used to calculate optimal distribution for a rail system's empty freight cars based on the railroad's car distribution rules and goals. The description of each model includes its history, design approach, fundamental logic, unusual features, hardware and software specifications, and its extent of application. In the case of a model's implementation on a rail system, attempts were made to obtain test results and evaluations. This served as a basis for reviewing each model.
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RR727/R8302
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Volpe Center
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urn:sha256:77bae56e0f8ed60a197413e647dacf274ef2fd14d7973404831ecddbead182e0
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10771/dot_10771_DS1.pdf
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