Reducing delays by means of computer-aided 'on-the-spot' rescheduling

Abstract

This paper presents a means of automatic traffic regulation incorporating basic aspects of train-path management. The procedure presented herein generates new, non-conflicting running schedules whenever conflicts become imminent due to the operating situation that is obtained. Adopting an asynchronous approach based on blocking times simultaneously ensures that even very remote conflicts can be identified and resolved. The new procedure allows conflict-resolution proposals to be submitted to the traffic controller or else traffic to be regulated on an automated basis.