Title :
Using computer simulation for rapid transit operating strategies
Author :
Carson, John S. ; Atala, Onala M.
Abstract :
The authors describe the development and use of a discrete-event simulation model of the central subway portion of MBTA´s Boston Green Line light raid rapid transit system. The model was used to investigate a number of operational and scheduling issues; initially, it was used to study the effect on the train schedule of unexpected delays at station platforms for individual trains. The model was developed in GPSS/PC and animated using Proof. In all cases, the program provided a realistic set of answers to questions about system configuration and operations. It was found to be a very cost-effective tool for analyzing transit systems in both planning and operational stages. Its flexibility allows one to describe the transit line being analyzed in the simplest terms that will suffice or to insert as much detail as necessary to analyze service performances
Keywords :
computer animation; discrete event simulation; rail traffic; rapid transit systems; Boston Green Line light raid rapid transit system; GPSS/PC; Proof; animation; central subway; computer simulation; discrete-event simulation model; rapid transit operating strategies; scheduling issues; station platforms; system configuration; train schedule; unexpected delays; Analytical models; Animation; Character generation; Computer simulation; Delay effects; Information analysis; Performance analysis; Portals; Routing; Signal analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 1990. Proceedings., Winter
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-911801-72-3
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1990.129616
