METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL PARAMETERS OF PASSENGER TRAIN FORMATION AND MOVEMENT

Abstract

This study addresses the problem of optimizing the parameters of passenger train formation and movement on railway transport. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to improve transportation efficiency, passenger comfort, and reduce operational costs. At the current stage of railway development, there is a lack of comprehensive methods for train composition formation considering different types of carriages, train weight, and speed. The aim of the study is to determine optimal parameters for passenger train formation and operation to ensure rational resource use and economic efficiency. The following tasks were set: analysis of existing train formation methods, collection and processing of statistical data, development of a methodology for optimizing train composition and operation, mathematical modeling, and comparative analysis of results. The research revealed dependencies between train composition, weight, operation mode, and economic efficiency. Recommendations for train formation with different carriage types were developed, allowing cost reduction and improved passenger comfort. Optimizing train formation and operation parameters confirms the hypothesis that efficiency can be increased through a systematic approach. The results can be applied in railway practice and further scientific studies in transportation modeling.