LONG GAO et al: MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF A DISTRIBUTION SERVICE NETWORK FOR URBAN

In this paper we focus on the modeling and simulation of a distribution service network (DSN) for urban rail transit hub (URTH). Firstly, using the method of complex networks, the concept of DSN is proposed. Secondly, a model of DSN is formulated which consists of: i) a distribution entity topology network, ii) a distribution transport function network and iii) a distribution service function network. And then, Anylogic software is adopted to simulate the distribution process of passenger flow in URTH by comparative analysis of the simulation performances among pedestrian simulation software. Finally, the transfer hall of Beijing South subway station is selected for case study, the results show that this method can be easily applied and operated. The findings of this research are of practical significance in performance evaluation of passenger flow distribution methods.