Light Rail Operations Planning
A crucial distinction in modelling light-rail tram networks in contrast to Heavy Rail networks, encompassing Suburban and Regional/Interstate networks, is the integration with road traffic.
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Modelling railway networks and developing operational models comes with its unique set of challenges. To create reliable models and timetabling solutions, a team of highly experienced modellers and operational planners is essential. However, when it comes to accurately modelling tram networks to reflect real-world constraints, the challenges are exceptionally demanding.
We believe that a tram network model must incorporate the impact of road traffic lights, as anything less limits the benefits of the modelling.
We have developed a unique solution that incorporates the impact of road traffic lights on a light-rail model.
The Benefits of our innovative modelling approach
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Calculate journey times, incorporating expected delays at tram/road traffic intersections with consideration to traffic light frequency and duration
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Assess impact of traffic light frequency on tram operations and working with road traffic authorities to better synchronize traffic light with tram operations
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Evaluate the impact of road traffic congestion on shared tracks across corridors and/or the entire tram network operation
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Develop realistic timetables with visibility of Road-Rail operations
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Develop perturbation models and assess realistic network performance, including potential road congestions
Light Rail
The RailSys Model Package
We offer a complete package of Tram Network Modelling
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Infrastructure, Network Map and Fleet
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all road intersections, including road traffic light signals
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Realistic timetables incorporating simulated rail-road intersection impacts
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Network-wide optimisation of Rail-Road interaction
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Evaluation of timetable robustness with focus on customer experience
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Individual lines or the entire comprehensive network, with realistic journey time estimation
