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Rail freight transportation: A review of recent optimization models for train routing and empty car distribution
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In this paper, the authors describe two types of rail transportation problems in detail: train routing and makeup, and empty car distribution problems, and some of the recent optimization models which address these problems are reviewed.Abstract:
This paper describes two types of rail transportation problems in detail. These are train routing and makeup, and empty car distribution problems. Some of the recent optimization models which address these problems are reviewed and the areas for potential improvements in rail transportation literature are identified. The type of interactions which exist between routing, makeup, and empty car distribution decisions are highlighted and potential areas for future research are identified.read more
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A Survey of Optimization Models for Train Routing and Scheduling
TL;DR: A survey of recent optimization models for the most commonly studied rail transportation problems is presented and a classification of models is proposed and their important characteristics are described by focusing on model structure and algorithmic aspects.
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A multi-objective train scheduling model and solution
TL;DR: In this paper, a multi-objective optimization model for the passenger train-scheduling problem on a railroad network which includes single and multiple tracks, as well as multiple platforms with different train capacities is developed.
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Formulation and solution of a combined train routing and makeup, and empty car distribution model
TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented the formulation and solution of a combined train routing and makeup, and empty car distribution model, which results in a large scale mixed-integer programming problem with nonlinear objective function and linear constraints.
Network Models in Railroad Planning and Scheduling
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Integrated operations planning and revenue management for rail freight transportation
TL;DR: A new bilevel mathematical formulation is proposed which encompasses pricing decisions and network planning policies such as car blocking and routing as well as train make-up and scheduling which bridges the gap between railroad operations planning and revenue management.
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