A two-step linear programming model for energy-efficient timetables in metro railway networks

•A novel two-step linear optimization model for energy-efficient metro railway timetables.•Minimizes the total electrical energy consumption of all trains.•Maximizes the utilization of regenerative energy produced by braking trains.•Computationally very tractable.•Has been integrated with the indust...

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Published in:	Transportation research. Part B: methodological Vol. 93; pp. 57 - 74
Main Authors:	Gupta, Shuvomoy Das, Tobin, J. Kevin, Pavel, Lacra
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016 Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects:	Braking Control systems Energy consumption Energy efficiency Energy use Linear programming Mathematical models Optimization Rail transportation Railroads Railway networks Railways Regenerative braking Scheduling algorithms Subways Timetables train scheduling Trains Transportation networks China, People's Rep., Shanghai train scheduling Linear programming Energy efficiency Railway networks Regenerative braking
ISSN:	0191-2615, 1879-2367
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