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  • Optimization in Railway Systems
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title RYL527 - Optimization in Railway Systems
Course Type Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 3+0
ECTS 7.5
Course Instructor(s) DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİ EMİNE AKYOL ÖZER
Mode of Delivery Face-to-face instruction
Prerequisites -
Courses Recomended Operations Research, Mathematical Programming, and Railway Operations
Required or Recommended Resources Ahuja, R. K., Magnanti, T. L. ve Orlin, J. B. Network Flows: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications. Pearson. Hillier, F. S. ve Lieberman, G. J. Introduction to Operations Research. McGraw-Hill.
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Assessment methods and criteria Midterm (20%), term project (25%), Quizzes (), and final (@)
Work Placement -
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Introduction to optimization in railway systems; strategic, tactical, and operational decisions
Week - 2 değişkenleri, amaç fonksiyonu ve kısıtlar Fundamentals of mathematical modelling: decision variables, objective function, and constraints
Week - 3 Linear and integer programming models in railway systems
Week - 4 Problem definition, model analysis, and interpretation of results through selected research articles
Week - 5 Introduction to optimization software and solution of basic optimization models
Week - 6 Shortest path and freight transportation problems in railway networks
Week - 7 Optimization of train services and timetables
Week - 8 Modelling train meet-pass decisions and track capacity constraints
Week - 9 Track and platform assignment problems at stations
Week - 10 Rolling stock assignment and circulation planning
Week - 11 Railway crew scheduling and rostering
Week - 12 Maintenance planning for rolling stock and railway infrastructure
Week - 13 Heuristic and metaheuristic solution approaches for large-scale railway problems
Week - 14 Modelling and solving an integrated railway problem and evaluating the results

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  • Lecture
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  • Drill - Practise
  • Case Study
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  • Problem solving
  • Applying theoretical knowledge into practice
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Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 25
Quiz 1 15
Project 1 20
Final Exam 1 40
Toplam (%) 100
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