Overview of Computer-Based Models Applicable to Freight Car Utilization

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Overview of Computer-Based Models Applicable to Freight Car Utilization

1977-10-01
By Baker, Laura

File Language:

English

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Creators:

Baker, Laura
Corporate Creators:

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

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development
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Publication/ Report Number:

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

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final report; Apr. 1976-Dec.1976
NTL Classification:

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

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.
Format:

PDF
Funding:

RR727/R8302
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10771/dot_10771_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 1.11 MB]
Collection(s):

Volpe Center
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha256:77bae56e0f8ed60a197413e647dacf274ef2fd14d7973404831ecddbead182e0

File Language:

English

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