Author(s)

G. Cosulich, M. Galaverna & G. Sciutto

Abstract

This paper presents a computer-based approach to the problem of carrying capacity maximization of a single-track Light Rail Transit (LRT) line. Firstly, parameters on which carrying capacity depends are pointed out; then, the role of such parameters is analyzed by means of a special purpose simulation program realized by the authors. 1 Introduction A growing interest is currently addressed to the problem of evaluating the carrying capacity of railway lines. Particularly, in Italy, an increasing importance is being attached to the analysis of carrying capacity of single-track lines, for two main reasons. First, the track bed of some abandoned single-track railway lines is likely to be reused in order to realize new LRT systems, according to

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