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An Operation Optimization for Express Freight Trains Based on Shipper Demands
Joint Authors
Source
Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The supreme goal of railway express freight transportation is to meet the various demands of shippers.
This paper considers the optimization problem of the operation plan for express freight trains based on shipper demands, including transport volume, service frequency, and transit time.
An integer programming model that takes maximum shipper demands as optimized objective is proposed to realize the assignment of trains to candidate paths.
In this model, the number of marshalling cars for express freight train is set as a decision variable rather than a constant to better satisfy the demand characteristics.
A heuristic solution algorithm based on genetic algorithm is then designed.
Finally, a numerical case is applied to verify the feasibility of the model and the algorithm.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhang, Yuzhao& Yan, Yusong. 2014. An Operation Optimization for Express Freight Trains Based on Shipper Demands. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455937
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhang, Yuzhao& Yan, Yusong. An Operation Optimization for Express Freight Trains Based on Shipper Demands. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455937
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhang, Yuzhao& Yan, Yusong. An Operation Optimization for Express Freight Trains Based on Shipper Demands. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455937