Abstract

In recent years, more studies had been conducted about train dwell time as it is a key parameter of rail system performance and reliability. This paper draws an overview of train dwell time models for rail passenger service from various continents, namely Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. The factors affecting train dwell time are identified and analysed across some rail network operators. The dwell time models developed by various researches are also discussed and reviewed. Finally, the contributions from the outcomes of these models are briefly addressed. In conclusion, this paper suggests that there is a need to further study the factors with strong influence upon dwell time to improve the quality of the train services.

Highlights

  • Rail transport is growing continuously and is becoming the preferred mode for land public transport in both developing and developed nations due to its sustainability [1]

  • More studies had been conducted about train dwell time as it is a key parameter of rail system performance and reliability

  • This paper draws an overview of train dwell time models for rail passenger service from various continents, namely Asia, North America, Europe and Australia

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Summary

Introduction

Rail transport is growing continuously and is becoming the preferred mode for land public transport in both developing and developed nations due to its sustainability [1]. As the facilities for railway transport continue to expand and improve, this has become a pulling force for the public to use the railway transport as the preferred choice for public transport. The quality of service, its reliability is a determining factor in the public’s choice of mode. Train punctuality is a very important aspect of the reliability of the service. According to Puong [3], dwell time is a key parameter of system performance, service reliability and quality in any mode of public transportation. More researches had been conducted about train dwell time. The following highlights the importance of dwell time studies: i) Dwell time studies gives insight into the travel time and headway variations and can produce effective timetables; ii) With known parameters affecting dwell time, efforts can be made at critical stations to reduce dwell time

Factors Affecting Dwell Time
Previous Dwell Time Models
Comparing Dwell Time Models
Contributions of Dwell Time Models
Conclusions

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