B61L27/12

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING PLANNED TRAIN OPERATION DIAGRAM

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for automatic adjustment of a planned train operation chart. The system comprises a train operation data analysis module, a passenger flow data matching module, and an operation chart adjustment module that are connected in sequence. The train operation data analysis module is connected to the operation chart adjustment module; the train operation data analysis module assesses the deviation between an actual operation chart and a planned operation chart on the basis of ATS historical operation data to obtain an operation chart assessment result; the passenger flow data matching module calculates the actual passenger flow distribution on the basis of on-board weighing passenger flow data and AFC passenger flow data, and matches the actual passenger flow distribution with the actual operation chart to obtain a passenger flow matching result; and the operation chart adjustment module performs optimizing adjustment.

PASSENGER-ORIENTED TRANSFER SYNCHRONIZATION OPTIMIZATION METHOD AND PASSENGER-ORIENTED TRANSFER SYNCHRONIZATION OPTIMIZATION DEVICE
20220135087 · 2022-05-05 ·

A passenger-oriented transfer synchronization optimization method and a passenger-oriented transfer synchronization optimization device, in which minimizing average waiting time of passengers is taken as an optimization objective, and constraint conditions are determined based on the transfer-related information; an arrival time and a departure time of each train is adjusted on an original train diagram of lines to be adjusted, and an adjusted train diagram is determined; and the trains on the lines to be adjusted are controlled based on the adjusted train diagram. Urban rail transit train diagrams for complex lines can be made, and no manual participation is required when adjusting the train diagrams, which can not only improve the adjustment efficiency, but also ensure the adjustment effect by avoiding errors caused by manual adjustments. The transfer efficiency of passengers can be improved when making transfers, and all-day transfer synchronizations can be optimized.

Vehicle Control System

A control system includes a controller that may determine whether a second speed limit, which is less than or equal to a first speed limit, is in effect for a segment of the route. The controller may switch one or more operational settings of a vehicle from the first speed limit to the second speed limit, and may operate the vehicle at the first speed limit outside of the segment of the route and operate the vehicle at or below the second speed limit while the vehicle is approaching or within the segment of the route.

AUTONOMOUS RAIL OR OFF RAIL VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND SYSTEM AMONG A GROUP OF VEHICLES
20210362759 · 2021-11-25 ·

In an example, the autonomous vehicle (“AV”) can be configured among the other vehicles and railway to communicate with a rider on a peer to peer basis to pick up the rider on demand from a location on a track, like a railway, tram or other track, rather than the rider being held hostage to -a fixed, railway schedule. The rider can have an application on his/her cell phone, which tracks each of the AVs. and contact them using the application on the cell phone. In an example, the AV is configured for both on-track and off track operation with different operating parameters for on-track and off track, including speed, degree of autonomy, sensors used etc.

TRAIN OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND TRAIN OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD
20230311965 · 2023-10-05 ·

A train operation support system for outputting a rescheduled timetable for a planned timetable of a train from a computer by using the planned timetable and an actual timetable of the train includes a timetable modification unit that modifies the planned timetable by using a given timetable modification method, a passenger flow prediction unit that calculates passenger staying information containing information indicating the number of staying passengers in each time zone at each station, by using demand information indicating a destination of a passenger in each time zone at each station where the train stops, a timetable rescheduling unit that modifies the demand information in reference to the planned timetable modified by the timetable modification unit, inputs the modified demand information to the passenger flow prediction unit, and creates the rescheduled timetable for the planned timetable by using the passenger staying information output from the passenger flow prediction unit, and an output unit that outputs the rescheduled timetable created by the timetable rescheduling unit.

TRAIN OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND TRAIN OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD
20230311965 · 2023-10-05 ·

A train operation support system for outputting a rescheduled timetable for a planned timetable of a train from a computer by using the planned timetable and an actual timetable of the train includes a timetable modification unit that modifies the planned timetable by using a given timetable modification method, a passenger flow prediction unit that calculates passenger staying information containing information indicating the number of staying passengers in each time zone at each station, by using demand information indicating a destination of a passenger in each time zone at each station where the train stops, a timetable rescheduling unit that modifies the demand information in reference to the planned timetable modified by the timetable modification unit, inputs the modified demand information to the passenger flow prediction unit, and creates the rescheduled timetable for the planned timetable by using the passenger staying information output from the passenger flow prediction unit, and an output unit that outputs the rescheduled timetable created by the timetable rescheduling unit.

OPERATION DIAGRAM-BASED METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING ROUTE TO TURN BACK IN CASE OF INTERRUPTION

The invention relates to an operation diagram-based method for automatically changing a route to turn back in case of interruption. The method obtains an alternative turn-back point according to the position of a fault point and the information of a line turn-back station, calculates a corresponding turn-back plan of the alternative turn-back point according to an operation diagram of the current day, and finally automatically changes an online train route according to the new turn-back plan, so as to realize automatic turn-back of a train after route adjustment in case of interruption. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantage of being able to keep the compatibility with an existing operation diagram while quickly changing a route in case of partial line interruption, so as to facilitate quick recovery of planned operation after a fault is removed.

Rail Planning System

A rail planning system for planning movement of trains is disclosed. At least some trains comprising a plurality of containers and each container includes at least one train appliance. The system comprises a data storage device arranged to store container data indicative of the or each appliance associated with each container, and planned future locations of the containers. The system is arranged to produce data indicative of a train graph for display, the train graph including a line for each container, each line indicative of the planned locations in time and space of a container, and the system includes an interface arranged to facilitate modification by a user of the planned location of a container and thereby modification of the line associated with the container on the train graph.

Rail Planning System

A rail planning system for planning movement of trains is disclosed. At least some trains comprising a plurality of containers and each container includes at least one train appliance. The system comprises a data storage device arranged to store container data indicative of the or each appliance associated with each container, and planned future locations of the containers. The system is arranged to produce data indicative of a train graph for display, the train graph including a line for each container, each line indicative of the planned locations in time and space of a container, and the system includes an interface arranged to facilitate modification by a user of the planned location of a container and thereby modification of the line associated with the container on the train graph.

Automated Tie Marking

A system and method for automating railroad maintenance by a tie gang using electronic tie marking (ETM) configured to optimize railroad asset maintenance. The system enables collision avoidance between members of the tie gang performing maintenance on railway assets (e.g., Rails, Ties, Ballasts, Turnouts, Crossings, etc.). The system can generate production numbers for the railway assets and evaluate an asset queue for the tie gang to perform maintenance. The system can utilize real-time updates from the tie gang to optimize work output. The system can provide a customizable user interface to identify, track, and process information related to maintenance of the railroad asset. The system also provides for a heads-up-display (HUD) to notify an operator of relevant information, such as maintenance information, travel indicators, and updated asset queue. The system can identify a next location and calculate an optimum path based on sensor input incorporating machine-specific and environmental characteristics.