Project overview
Timetable planning for Britain’s railways is a long-term process, starting over a year prior to the twice-yearly introduction of new national timetable. Alongside the longer-term term timetable planning (LTP) process, there is also a requirement for the short- (STP) and very short-term planning (VSTP) of passenger and freight trains in the days and hours prior to their operation, in response to changes in demand and operating circumstances, including operational disruptions.
The short timescales available for STP and, especially, VSTP services currently precludes their full validation, introducing performance risks and the likelihood of sub-optimal infrastructure, rolling stock and train-crew resource allocation. TRG assisted Bellvedi/Tracsis in the development of an improved VSTP system, focusing on the identification of robust VSTP train paths and the development of improved contingency plans in response to operational disruptions.
The short timescales available for STP and, especially, VSTP services currently precludes their full validation, introducing performance risks and the likelihood of sub-optimal infrastructure, rolling stock and train-crew resource allocation. TRG assisted Bellvedi/Tracsis in the development of an improved VSTP system, focusing on the identification of robust VSTP train paths and the development of improved contingency plans in response to operational disruptions.
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