Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines

Smart and green mobility systems are key factors for the sustainability of our cities which are experiencing increasingly growing density conditions. The goal is to make public and sharing transport systems more attractive than private vehicles, thus reducing congestion levels as well as air and no...

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Main Authors: Marilisa Botte, Costantino La Selva, Sebastiano D’Avanzo, Luca D’Acierno
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Language:English
Published: Alanya Üniversitesi 2023-06-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA
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Online Access:https://journal.iccaua.com/jiccaua/article/view/202
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author Marilisa Botte
Costantino La Selva
Sebastiano D’Avanzo
Luca D’Acierno
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description Smart and green mobility systems are key factors for the sustainability of our cities which are experiencing increasingly growing density conditions. The goal is to make public and sharing transport systems more attractive than private vehicles, thus reducing congestion levels as well as air and noise pollution in favour of the quality of life in our urban and suburban areas. In this context, the proposed paper presents a simulation-based methodology for increasing the efficiency level of railway operations, through the implementation of virtual coupling systems, intending to lead the modal split towards a more sustainable scenario. To show the feasibility of the proposed approach, it has been applied in the case of a real regional rail line. Results confirm the benefits of the adoption of such systems on the attractiveness levels by showing an increase in carrying capacity with a related reduction in user waiting times.
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spelling doaj-art-2dc1d00738414dcfb4473a3d8f4565c72025-08-20T03:40:25ZengAlanya ÜniversitesiProceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA3023-70092023-06-016110.38027/iccaua2023en0040Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail linesMarilisa Botte0Costantino La Selva1Sebastiano D’Avanzo2Luca D’AciernoFederico II University of Naples, Department of Architecture, Naples, ItalyFederico II University of Naples, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Naples, ItalyEnte Autonomo Volturno S.R.L., Naples, Italy Smart and green mobility systems are key factors for the sustainability of our cities which are experiencing increasingly growing density conditions. The goal is to make public and sharing transport systems more attractive than private vehicles, thus reducing congestion levels as well as air and noise pollution in favour of the quality of life in our urban and suburban areas. In this context, the proposed paper presents a simulation-based methodology for increasing the efficiency level of railway operations, through the implementation of virtual coupling systems, intending to lead the modal split towards a more sustainable scenario. To show the feasibility of the proposed approach, it has been applied in the case of a real regional rail line. Results confirm the benefits of the adoption of such systems on the attractiveness levels by showing an increase in carrying capacity with a related reduction in user waiting times. https://journal.iccaua.com/jiccaua/article/view/202Sustainable mobility; traffic engineering; rail operations; virtual coupling; carrying capacity.
spellingShingle Marilisa Botte
Costantino La Selva
Sebastiano D’Avanzo
Luca D’Acierno
Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA
Sustainable mobility; traffic engineering; rail operations; virtual coupling; carrying capacity.
title Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
title_full Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
title_fullStr Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
title_full_unstemmed Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
title_short Modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single-track rail lines
title_sort modelling and analysis of virtual coupling for increasing service performance in the case of single track rail lines
topic Sustainable mobility; traffic engineering; rail operations; virtual coupling; carrying capacity.
url https://journal.iccaua.com/jiccaua/article/view/202
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