Construction of Differentiated Periodic Freight Train Paths in Dense Mixed Traffic

Freight rail transport plays key role in the transition to sustainable development. However, on European mainlines, freight trains have cope with busy passenger operation—mostly form of (integrated) periodic timetables. are characterized very diverse parameters, so scheduling pre-arranged train paths (PFTPs) basis one sample does not meet needs most operators. This article introduces new detailed framework process for hierarchized construction differentiated (segmented) PFTPs. The considers fluctuations demand capacity from operators, quality a path terms number stops is related its priority. way, enhances competitiveness and decreases energy consumption railway, as factor Correctness tested example Prague—Dresden mainline, context prospective (denser) model timetable. Results show that above 70% real available historical data can fit into proposed As conclusion, authors recommend reduction service least frequent regional reduce scheduled trains.