Influence of Signalling Systems on the Capacity of Railways by Lines and Nodes Assessment Methods

In the complex railway networks characterized by mixed traffic, a key focus is increase of capacity high-performance signaling systems, including ETCS/ERTMS and beyond. Nevertheless, estimation effects on headway introduction innovations in systems not consolidate for networks. This study highlights several challenges line-node calculation congested considering combined effect routes conflicts station lines propagation stations delays suffered along lines. The paper describes some results ongoing research based integrated use analytical methods simulation to controlled different standard able under specific operational conditions. introduces application mixed-traffic network nearby Trieste node, situated Northeastern Italy, main passengers freight terminals operated both services. objective identify most appropriate technological solutions methodological approaches optimization minimization delays.