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Rail Network Capacity

Optimize rail system capacity through advanced technology, automation, and smart infrastructure design for maximum efficiency and passenger throughput

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Rail Network Capacity Optimizer

Design and optimize your rail network capacity. Adjust track length, train frequency, automation levels, and platform configurations to maximize passenger throughput.

Network Capacity Analysis

8,000
Passengers/Hour
10,560
Effective Capacity
95%
Utilization Rate
Base Capacity8,000
Automation Boost (semi)+1,600
Platform Efficiency (double)+960
Total Effective Capacity10,560
$250M
Infrastructure Cost
$9M
Rolling Stock Cost
$5000K
Annual Operating Cost

Technology Impact on Capacity

Automation Benefits:
• Reduced headway times (2-3 minutes)
• Consistent scheduling and performance
• Real-time optimization
• Predictive maintenance
Platform Configuration:
• Faster boarding/alighting
• Reduced dwell times
• Improved passenger flow
• Better accessibility

Performance Projections

Daily Capacity
128,000
passengers per day
Annual Capacity
38.4M
passengers per year
Capacity Planning Insights
• Peak hour capacity utilization typically reaches 80-90%
• Off-peak hours can handle 40-60% of peak capacity
• Modern signaling allows 2-3 minute headways between trains
• Platform design affects boarding time by 20-30 seconds per stop
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High-Speed Rail

Dedicated high-speed lines connecting major cities with speeds up to 350 km/h and minimal stops.

• 200-400 km/h operating speeds
• Grade-separated right-of-way
• Limited station stops
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Light Rail Transit

Street-running or dedicated lanes serving urban areas with frequent stops and high capacity.

• 20-50 km/h in urban areas
• Street-level or elevated tracks
• 2-5 minute headways
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Metro Systems

Underground or elevated heavy rail systems serving dense urban cores with very high capacity.

• 30-80 km/h average speeds
• Underground construction
• 1-3 minute headways

Capacity Enhancement Strategies

Automation & Signaling

Advanced signaling and automated train control

+40%
High Initial • 2-5 years

Platform Optimization

Island platforms and level boarding

+25%
Medium • 1-2 years

Frequency Optimization

Optimized scheduling and headway reduction

+30%
Low • 6-12 months

Rolling Stock Upgrade

Larger trains and better acceleration

+20%
High • 3-7 years