2007 – October – Nugent – Using Simulation Techniques to Quantify the Capacity Benefits of Signalling Upgrades
Author(s): Mischa Nugent
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Mischa Nugent Rail capacity and the lack thereof is currently an omnipresent issue discussed in the rail industry, government and society. The number of services that can be reliably operated on a network, during a defined period, defines rail track capacity. However, assessing capacity is complex, since numerous aspects such infrastructure layout, rollingstock performance, timetable and other general operational issues must be considered. Nevertheless, quantifying capacity is important, since it provides an impartial view on complex capacity issues, determines the capacity constraint and assesses the benefits of capacity enhancing investments.