Capacity Statement for Railways

Alex Landex

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    Abstract

    The subject “Railway capacity” is a combination of the capacity consumption and how the capacity is utilized. The capacity utilization of railways can be divided into 4 core elements: The number of trains; the average speed; the heterogeneity of the operation; and the stability. This article describes how the capacity consumption for railways can be worked out and analytical measurements of how the capacity is utilized. Furthermore, the article describes how it is possible to state and visualize railway capacity. Having unused railway capacity is not always equal to be able to operate more trains. This is due to network effects in the railway system and due to the fact that more trains results in lower punctuality.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTrafikdage
    Publication date2007
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event2007 Annual transport conference at Aalborg University - Aalborg, Denmark
    Duration: 27 Aug 200728 Aug 2007

    Conference

    Conference2007 Annual transport conference at Aalborg University
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityAalborg
    Period27/08/200728/08/2007

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