MODEL TO CALCULATE THE OPTIMAL MODE OF TRAIN LOCOMOTIVES TURNOVER

Abstract

A model to calculate the optimal work modes of train locomotives while serving train flows is proposed. The model is a further development of the dynamic transportation problem. Parameters of train movement and locomotive utilization are published. Both locomotive turnover and train schedules are produced. Useful utilization of locomotives increases from 70% to 90–95%. This allows the reduction of several thousands of train locomotives.

Keywords

• model
• locomotive
• train flow
• optimization
• transportation problem