Research Article

First-Train Timetable Synchronization in Metro Networks under Origin-Destination Demand Conditions

Table 2

Sets, indices, parameters, and variables.

SetsDefinition

LSet of lines in the urban rail transit network
SlSet of stations on line l
IlSet of trains scheduled on line l
KSet of OD demand in the urban rail transit network
RkSet of transfer routes of OD demand k
Set of transfer stations in route r

Indices
Index of lines,
iIndex of trains,
sIndex of stations,
kIndex of OD demand, kK
rIndex of transfer route of OD demand k,

Parameters
s(l)Starting station on line l
e(l)Terminal station on line l
okOrigin station of OD demand k
dkDestination station of OD demand k
qkNumber of passengers for OD demand k
The first transfer station in route r of OD demand k
The last transfer station in route r of OD demand k
Feeder line at station s in route r
Connecting line at station s in route r
Earliest departure time of the first train from the starting station online l
Latest departure time of the first train from the starting station online l
Maximum departure interval of two adjacent trains on line l
Minimum departure interval of two adjacent trains on line l
Train running time from stations s − 1 to s on line l
Train dwell time at station s on line l
Transfer time from lines to l at transfer station s

Variables
Arrival time of train i at station s on line l
Departure time of train i at station s on line l
Connecting train on line l at transfer station s in route r
Travel time of route r of OD demand k
Minimum travel time of OD demand k