Working out an incomplete cyclic train timetable for high-speed railways by computer

Abstract

Cyclic train timetables as a popular mode of train operation have been successfully applied for many years in European railways, especially in highspeed railways (hereinafter referred to as 'HSR'). However, in China, most studies on the train timetables of HSR still follow the traditional mode. By analyzing the characteristics of Chinese HSR, this paper proposes an incomplete cyclic timetable mode that will be more suitable for the Chinese situation. The characteristics and process of working out incomplete a cyclic train timetable are discussed. There are four key issues involved in developing this kind of timetable: (1) Adaptability analyzing. This paper analyzes the proportion of trains that can be operated cyclically in terms of the technical condition and passenger flow of each HSR in order to determine the structure of the timetable.