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A coordinated passenger flow control model for urban rail transit considering willingness to board

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Effective control of passenger flow is essential for optimizing train capacity utilization in urban rail transit systems, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality. Passenger travel demand patterns and platform preferences significantly influence train capacity utilization, as passengers often exhibit preferences for specific trains, reflecting their willingness to board. This paper proposes a coordinated passenger flow control model that incorporates passengers’ willingness to board, further improving travel efficiency and fairness. The model applies the First-Come-First-In (FCFI) rule to represent passenger demand within flow control strategies and introduces a mechanism that permits the limited left-behind passenger volume to prevent trip abandonment caused by restrictive controls.

Source: Multimodal Transportation

DOI: 10.1016/j.multra.2025.100225

Authors: Guanghui Su, Pei Li, Deheng Lian, Pengli Mo

Institutions: Southeast University, Beijing Jiaotong University

Language: English

Topic: Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800