Rail Network Simulation Modeling

January 21-22, 2025 | Online :: Central Time

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Optimizing railroad operations is essential for enhancing efficiency and profitability, especially with increasing demands on rail networks. As rail operations grow more complex, with numerous variables and constraints, professionals require cutting-edge tools and methodologies to tackle challenges in capacity management, infrastructure development, and operational efficiency.

Simulation modeling has emerged as a vital tool for evaluating and refining improvement strategies, enabling the prediction of scenario impacts and reducing project costs by refining plans before implementation. As the industry shifts toward data-driven decision-making, proficiency in simulation modeling has become a critical skill set for those tasked with planning and optimizing rail systems.

This introductory Rail Network Simulation Modeling course offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts and practices of simulation modeling within the rail industry. Participants will learn more about the following concepts and processes:

• Develop effective simulation models
• Differentiate between available and utilized rail capacity
• Apply proven methodologies to derive meaningful and relevant results

Through hands-on learning and real-world examples, attendees will gain the insights and tools necessary to drive operational improvements and strategic planning in their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

• Define the main components of railway simulation model inputs, effective and efficient model building technics, relationship between model components and practical application of results.
• Explore variety of tasks simulation modeling is used for, challenges and solutions.
• Practice setting up models for different types of rail network analysis.
• Gain insights of model calibration and validation such as individual components of train movement dynamics, applications in real-world, and hypothetical what-if scenarios.
• Quantify and measure rail capacity methods to examine rail capacity of systems with multiple tracks and rolling stock with variable operating characteristics.
• Apply rail network simulation model outputs to address the planning challenges.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 : Central Time

 

Introduction to Rail Network Simulation Modeling

• Goals and application of simulation modeling tool to project tasks
• Difference in simulation modeling packages
• Major categories of model input

Rail Travel Times

• Parameters used in conducting travel times studies
• Evaluation of equipment operating characteristics
• Evaluation of alignment physical characteristics

Railway Capacity Planning

• Rail infrastructure:
  • Rolling stock
  • Train control systems
  • Rail operations
• Simple systems capacity and complex systems with multitrack, variable equipment and stopping pattern

Lunch Break

Rail Network Model Development

• Input of necessary data types
• Additional types of input, as needed
• Model calibration and validation

Model Application

• Running the model
• Deterministic and randomized simulations
• Model outputs

 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 : Central Time

Rail Network Project Examples

• Corridor capacity
• Terminal and yard capacity
• Signaling system optimization
• New equipment procurement

Viktoriya Yanitskaya, Senior Vice President, Rail and Transit Modeling and Simulations, Integrated Strategic Resources, LLC

Viktoriya Yanitskaya brings over 20 years of computer modeling experience having provided expert simulation support to a wide range of rail and transit projects nationwide. She developed over 100 rail and transit simulation models for different projects and clients. The projects that she has supported vary in size and complexity with a recent example being the simulation model of Long Island Railroad, Penn Station New York, and the new terminal for LIRR trains at Grand Central Station; and simulation of UPRR operations to support Oregon DOT passenger service expansion.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Rail Network Simulation Modeling

January 21-22, 2025 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before December 20, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log on each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course.

Instructional Methods

This program will use PowerPoint presentations, Excel demonstrations, group discussions, as well as active participation.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 10.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

This course is tailored for professionals from rail companies, transportation agencies, infrastructure development firms, and engineering consultancy involved in planning, designing, and optimizing rail networks. Organizations focusing on rail operations, capacity planning, and infrastructure projects will find this course particularly beneficial as they strive to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet increasing demands on rail networks.

• Rail Network Planners
• Transportation Engineers
• Rail Operations Managers
• Rail Infrastructure Engineers
• Capacity Planning Analysts
• Simulation Modelers
• Project Managers (Rail Projects)
• Railway Systems Engineers
• Rail Network Optimization Specialists
• Consultants in Rail Transport
• Data Analysts (Railway Industry)
• Rail Traffic Controllers
• Railway Technology Developers