Stop planning is aimed to provide proper services for passenger demand, but diverse stop patterns lead to differences in stop density and travel speeds, impacting the utilization of line capacity. This paper incorporates capacity utilization into sto...
High–speed railways (HSRs or AV) and high–capacity railways (HCRs or AC, herein in the sense of open to freight trains) are crucial for the social and economic development of regions and nations. Their design, construction, and maintenanc...
In this paper, we study the communication performance of applying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) combined with intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS) in a high speed railway (HSR) scenario. This study investigates the design and performance of (multi...
High-speed railway corridors operating under dense traffic conditions often face capacity limitations and operational conflicts caused by minimum headway constraints and heterogeneous train services. Differences in running times and stopping patterns...
The capacity of some busy rail lines is increasingly tight and passenger demand far exceeds the railway capacity. To schedule as many trains as possible in order to satisfy more transportation demands, we studied the capacity-oriented train schedulin...
Accurate and convenient assessment of a section’s capacity is an essential problem in the operation of high-speed railway companies. The concept of occupancy time is widely used in the field, but there is still a lack of quantitative analysis t...
Prestressed concrete box girders are commonly employed in the development of high-speed railway bridge constructions. The prestressed strands in the girder may corrode due to long-term chloride erosion, leading to the degradation of its flexural perf...
As the development of High-Speed Railways (HSRs) shifts from scale expansion to quality and efficiency, high-density timetables face increasing challenges regarding operational stability. Traditional capacity metrics often prioritize volume over serv...
This study presents a comprehensive method for calculating the passing capacity of high-speed rail hub stations, accommodating the complexity of intersecting train paths from multiple directions. Unlike traditional models, this approach distinguishes...
Railways around the world are experiencing growth in traffic flow, but the problem concerning how to optimize the utilization of capacity is still demands significant research. To accommodate the increasing traffic demand, the high-speed railway oper...
Improving the emergency evacuation capacity of high-speed railway stations (HSRSs) and developing effective emergency management and evacuation plans are crucial issues that need to be addressed by safety and operational departments. Thus, a Pythagor...
Compared with other modes of transportation, a high-speed railway has energy saving advantages; it is environmentally friendly, safe, and convenient for large capacity transportation between cities. With the expansion of the high-speed railway networ...
A multi-station high-speed railway hub is the interaction of multiple high-speed railway lines, and its operation determines the efficiency of the whole network. In this study, we focus on the train routing problem for a multi-station railway hub and...
The intermodal express network of high-speed railways and highways can fully utilize the flexibility of highways and the advantages of high-speed railways, such as low cost, high efficiency, and low carbon emission. This paper studies the hub locatio...
In the context of defect detection in high-speed railway train wheels, particularly in ultrasonic-testing B-scan images characterized by their small size and complexity, the need for a robust solution is paramount. The proposed algorithm, UT-YOLO, wa...
The global express market has expanded significantly in recent years. High-speed rail express freight transportation has been implemented between multiple cities in China, significantly improving transportation efficiency and effectively meeting dema...
There are some methods based on the railway power conditioner (RPC) that can address the imbalance issue, improve load fluctuation, and manage the regenerative braking energy (RBE) of the traction power supply system in high-speed railways. However,...
Higher train speeds and heavier axle loads trigger elevated stresses and vibrations in the track, potentially increasing track deterioration rates and maintenance costs. Alternative track forms made of combinations of reinforced concrete and asphalt...
To mitigate and control the seismic damage risk of high-speed railway bridges and enhance their post-earthquake reparability, a prefabricated multi-layer parallel-connected slit steel plate shear damper is proposed by utilizing the energy absorption...
China’s railway network is one of the largest railway networks in the world. By the end of 2016, the total length of railway in operation reached 124,000 km and the annual freight volume exceeded 3.3 billion tons. However, the structure of network do...
Asphalt is a common material that is used extensively for roadways. Furthermore, bituminous mixes have been used in railways, both as asphalt and as mortar. Different agencies and research institutes have investigated and suggested various applicatio...
To study the performance of lightweight foamed concrete (LWFC) in widened embankments of high-speed railways, this study first conducted numerous strength, permeability, and water immersion tests to investigate the mechanical properties and water res...
The decarbonization of railway transportation requires energy-efficient propulsion technologies capable of reducing fossil fuel dependence and improving the operational efficiency of rail systems. Hydrogen fuel cell (FC)–battery hybrid powertra...
Simply supported prestressed concrete (PC) box girders have been widely adopted in high-speed railway bridges. In complex climatic environments, the corrosion of the prestressing strands always occurs and deteriorates the flexural behavior of PC box...
Adding inspection trains to existing railway timetables is a complex task that must balance operational efficiency and service reliability, which are essential for the sustainable operation and maintenance of high-speed railway infrastructure. To add...
In this paper, the method and a control algorithm for detecting resonant destruction of a resonant auxiliary power supply for railway vehicle are proposed. It is essential to reduce the weight of the electric equipment attached to the lower part of t...
With the rapid development of high-speed and heavy-haul railways throughout China, modern large power locomotives and electric multiple units (EMUs) have been applied in main railway lines. The high power requirements have brought about the problem o...
Against the background of the gradual deepening of China Railway’s market-oriented reform, and in order to improve the revenue and competitiveness for high-speed railway (HSR) passenger transport, this paper studies the joint optimization probl...
Power quality and neutral section are two technical problems that hinder the development of electrified railway to high-speed and heavy railway. The co-phase power supply technology is one of the best ways to solve these two technical problems. At pr...
With the continuous expansion and increasing operational complexity of high-speed railway networks, there is a growing need for more flexible and efficient EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) routing strategies. To address these challenges, in this paper, w...
Unfixed-seat tickets are one of the supplementary forms of tickets used when the transport capacity of high-speed rail is insufficient; however, the needs of passengers with unfixed-seat tickets are often neglected. To understand the influence of unf...
Track allocation optimization in railway stations is one of the most fundamental problems for scheduling trains, especially in multi-direction high-speed railway stations. With the construction of high-speed rail networks, this kind of station has be...
The European Rail Transport System has set goals of improving the reliability, availability, durability, high-speed capacity, and maintenance. In this context, the condition monitoring approach is of fundamental importance for all components of the &...
The mileage of China’s high-speed railways is increasing, and trains running only during the day cannot satisfy the need. In the existing train organization and maintenance modes, overnight trains and maintenance constructions strongly interact...
The cement and asphalt mortar (CA mortar) used in the China Railway Track System (CRTS) I ballastless slab track may encounter a coupling fatigue effect under the high-frequency vibration, load and high-and-low temperature cycles, and the deteriorati...
The eddy current braking system (ECBS) is a crucial non-contact technology for high-speed railway. Conventional DC-excited systems face significant challenges such as excessive rail heating and high-capacity power supply requirements. This paper prop...
A comfortable, reliable, safe and environmentally friendly high-speed train journey that saves time and offers an unforgettable experience for passengers is not a dream. Passengers can enjoy panoramic views, delicious cuisine and use their mobile dev...
Continuous rigid-frame bridges with standardized spans are increasingly favored in high-speed railway networks owing to their stable structural mechanics and economical lifecycle maintenance. Despite their widespread adoption, comprehensive quantitat...
In recent years, with the development of high-speed railway in China, the railway operating mileages and passenger transport capacity have increased rapidly. Due to the high density of trains and the limited capacity of railways, it is necessary to s...
The train operation problem at the railway station is one of the basic scheduling problems for railway companies, and the decomposition and combination of trains in station platform tracks is an important trend in the railway operation, which further...
With the rapid development of high-speed rail and passenger-dedicated lines, the load in the throat area of railway passenger stations is increasing. Asymmetric characteristics, including turnout resource competition and dynamic assignment of arrival...
In this study, we examined ticket pricing and train stop planning for the high-speed railway (HSR), which integrates two key aspects of railway operation and organization. We considered that passenger demand is sensitive to the generalized travel cos...
In recent years, the high development of high-speed railway lines cross through areas with poor geological conditions, such as soft soil, offshore and low-lying marsh areas, resulting geotechnical problems, such as large settlements and reduction of...
High-speed railway (HSR) is recognized as a green transportation mode with lower energy consumption and less pollution emission than other transportation. At present, China has the largest HSR network globally, but the maximum revenue of railway tran...
Daily line planning in the operation stage should satisfy the fluctuating travel demand on different days and ensure the operation stability. In this paper, we propose an approach of daily line planning optimization for high-speed railway (HSR) lines...
With an increase in the service time of high-speed railway tunnels, various defects caused by construction-quality defects in the secondary lining begin to appear. How to evaluate the safety of such tunnels and take countermeasures is very important...
This paper investigates the quality of mobile network coverage along the Riga–Tukums railway corridor with a focus on the performance of 4G and 5G technologies. Ensuring reliable mobile connectivity along suburban railway corridors remains a si...
The construction of high-speed rail lines in China has drastically improved the freight capacity of conventional railways. However, due to recent national energy policy adjustments, rail freight volumes, consisting mostly of coal, ore, and other mine...
To address the uncertainty of optimal vibratory frequency fov of high-speed railway graded gravel (HRGG) and achieve high-precision prediction of the fov, the following research was conducted. Firstly, commencing with vibratory compaction experiments...
The sufficient capacity of railway lines is a key prerequisite for stable and sustainable transport, not only on main or high-speed lines, but also on lines of regional importance that complement the network. Their indispensable role is manifested no...
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