Author(s)

G. Budai & R. Dekker

Abstract

In this paper some useful methods for finding optimal track possession intervals for carrying out preventive maintenance works are provided. The objective is to minimise the inconvenience for the train operators and the infrastructure possession time. In these models the train free periods are mostly used for this purpose, namely the hours between two consecutive train operations. This approach can be useful for some European railway companies for carrying out preventive maintenance works. Keywords: railways, preventive maintenance, work scheduling. 1 Introduction Statistics have shown that the demand for railway transport has increased considerably in the last few years as a result of overcrowded roads, parking problems, environmental pollution, etc. In order to satisfy the

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