Conveners
Keynote presentation: Near Real-Time Optimization of Train Traffic in Densely Used Network Areas at SBB
- Steffen Oettich (SBB)
Description
SBB operates one of the busiest railway networks in the world. In densely used parts of the railway network the planned headway of 2 minutes between trains requires a strict control of train sequence and train velocity to avoid unnecessary stops and additional delays.
A near real-time optimization based on mixed integer programming is used to calculate the optimum solution every 6 seconds. This optimization algorithm is an integrated component of the centralized dispatching system of SBB and in operation since 2013.
