Journal Articles

2024

J. Aoun, R.M.P. Goverde, R. Nardone, E. Quaglietta, V. Vittorini (2024). Analysis of safe and effective next-generation rail signalling systems. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 162, 104573.

M. Kapetanović, A. Núñez, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2024). Energy use and green house gas emissions of traction alternatives for regional railways. Energy Conversion and Management, 303, 118202.

M.J. Knoester, N. Besinovic, A.P. Afghari, R.M.P. Goverde, J. van Egmond (2014). A data-driven approach for quantifying the resilience of railway networks. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 179, 103913.

N.D. Versluis, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde, P. Pellegrini, J. Rodriguez (2024). Real-time railway traffic management under moving-block signalling: A literature review and research agenda. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 158, 104438.

2023

J. Aoun, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde (2023). Roadmap development for the deployment of virtual coupling in railway signalling. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 189, 122263.

A. Cunillera, N. Bešinovic, R.M. Lentink, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2023). A literature review on train motion model calibration. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 24(4), 3660-3677.

A. Cunillera, H.H. Jonker, G.M. Scheepmaker, W.H.T.J. Bogers, R.M.P. Goverde (2023). Coasting advice based on the analytical solutions of the train motion model. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 28, 100412.

L. De Donato, R. Tang, N. Bešinović, F. Flammini, R.M.P. Goverde, Z. Lin, R. Liu, S. Marrone, E. Napoletano, R. Nardone, S. Santini, V. Vittorini (2023). Artificial intelligence in railways: current applications, challenges, and ongoing research. In: H. Dia (Ed.), Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Transport, Edward Elgar, Chapter 9, pp. 249-283.

M. Kapetanović, A. Núñez, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2023). Energy model of a fuel cell hybrid-electric regional train in passenger transport service and vehicle-to-grid applications. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 28, 100415.

S. Su, Z. Tian, R.M.P. Goverde (2023). Energy-Efficient Train Operation: A System Approach for Railway Networks. Springer.

R. Tang, Z. Lin, R. Liu, R.M.P. Goverde, N. Bešinović (2023). Artificial intelligence in railway traffic planning and management Taxonomy: a systematic review of the state-of-the-art of AI, and transferability analysis. In: H. Dia (Ed.), Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Transport, Edward Elgar, Chapter 8, pp. 222-248.

Z. Wang, J. Aoun, C. Szymula, N. Bešinović (2023). Promising solutions for railway operations to cope with future challenges: Tackling COVID and beyond. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 28, 100405.

2022

N. Bešinović, L. De Donato, F. Flammini, R.M.P. Goverde, Z. Lin, R. Liu, S. Marrone, R. Nardone, T. Tang, V. Vittorini (2022). Artificial Intelligence in railway transport: taxonomy, regulations and applications. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems,  23(9), 14011-14024.

N. Bešinović, R. Ferrari Nassar, C. Szymula (2022). Resilience assessment of railway networks: Combining infrastructure restoration and transport managementReliability Engineering and System Safety, 224, 108538.

N. Bešinović, Y. Wang, S. Zhu, E. Quaglietta, T. Tang, R.M.P. Goverde (2022). A matheuristic for the integrated disruption management of traffic, passengers and stations in urban railway lines. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(8), 10380-10394.

A. Cunillera, N. Bešinović, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2022). Real-time train motion parameter estimation using an Unscented Kalman Filter. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 143, 103794.

M.M. Dekker, R.N. van Lieshout, R.C. Ball, P.C. Bouman, S.C. Dekker, H.A. Dijkstra, R.M.P. Goverde, D. Huisman, D. Panja, A.A.M. Schaafsma, M. van den Akker (2022). A next step in disruption management: combining operations research and complexity science. Public Transport, 14, 5-26.

M. Kapetanovic, A. Nunez, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2022). Analysis of hydrogen-powered propulsion system alternatives for diesel-electric regional trains. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 23, 100338.

R. Mendes Borges, E. Quaglietta (2022). Assessing Hyperloop transport capacity under Moving-Block and Virtual Coupling operations. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(8), 12612-12621.

L. Ning, M. Zhou, Z. Hou, R.M.P. Goverde, F.-Y. Wang, H. Dong (2022). Deep deterministic policy gradient for high-speed train trajectory optimization. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(8), 11562-11574.

E. Quaglietta, P. Spartalis, M. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde, P. van Koningsbruggen (2022). Modelling and analysis of Virtual Coupling with dynamic safety margin considering risk factors in railway operations. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 22, 100313.

R. Tang, L. De Donato, N. Bes̆inović, F. Flammini, R.M.P. Goverde, Z. Lin, R. Liu, T. Tang, V. Vittorini, Z. Wang (2022). A literature review of Artificial Intelligence applications in railway systems. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 140, 103679.

M.E.M.A. van Hövell, R.M.P. Goverde, N. Bešinović, M.M. de Weerdt (2022). Increasing the effectiveness of the capacity usage at rolling stock service locations. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 21, 100297.

R.N. van Lieshout, J.M. van den Akker, R. Mendes Borges, T. Druijf, E. Quaglietta (2022). Microscopic simulation of decentralized dispatching strategies in railways. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 23, 100335.

P. Wang, N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde, F. Corman (2022). Improving the utilization of regenerative energy and shaving power peaks by railway timetable adjustment.  IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(9), 15742-15754.

Z. Wang, E. Quaglietta, M.G.P. Bartholomeus, R.M.P.Goverde (2022). Assessment of architectures for Automatic Train Operation driving functions. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 24, 100352. 

2021

J. Aoun, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde, M. Scheidt, M. Blumenfeld, A. Jack, B. Redfern (2021). A hybrid Delphi-AHP multi-criteria analysis of Moving Block and Virtual Coupling railway signalling. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 129, 103250.

N. Bešinović, C. Szymula (2021). Estimating impacts of covid19 on transport capacity in railway networksEuropean Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 21(1), 1-18.

R.M.P. Goverde, G.M. Scheepmaker, P. Wang (2021). Pseudospectral optimal train control. European Journal of Operational Research, 292(1), 353-375.

M. Kapetanović, M. Vajihi, R.M.P. Goverde (2021). Analysis of hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternative propulsion systems for regional diesel-electric multiple unit trains. Energies, 14(18), 5920.

M. Kapetanovic, A. Núnez, N. van Oort, R.M.P. Goverde (2021). Reducing fuel consumption and related emissions through optimal sizing of energy storage systems for diesel-electric trains. Applied Energy, 294, 117018.

M.J. Pappaterra, F. Flammini, V. Vittorini, N. Besinovic (2021). A systematic review of Artificial Intelligence public datasets for railway applications. Infrastructures, 6(10), 136.

G.M. Scheepmaker, R.M.P. Goverde (2021). Multi-objective railway timetabling including energy-efficient train trajectory optimization. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 21(4), 1-42.

J. Trepat Borecka, N. Bešinović (2021). Scheduling multimodal alternative services for managing infrastructure maintenance possessions in railway networks. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 154, 147-174.

Y. Zhu, R.M.P. Goverde (2021). Dynamic railway timetable rescheduling for multiple connected disruptions. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 125, 103080.

J. Zomer, N. Bešinović, M.M. de Weerdt, R.M.P. Goverde (2021). The Maintenance Location Choice Problem for railway rolling stock. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 20, 100268.

2020

J. Aoun, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). Investigating market potentials and operational scenarios of Virtual Coupling railway signalling. Transportation Research Record, 2674(8), 799-812.

N. Bešinović (2020). Resilience in railway transport systems: a literature review and research agenda. Transport Reviews, 40(4), 457-478.

E. Quaglietta, M. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). A multi-state train-following model for the analysis of virtual coupling railway operationsJournal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 15, 100195.

G.M. Scheepmaker, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). Energy-efficient train control using nonlinear bounded regenerative braking. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 121, 102852.

G.M. Scheepmaker, P.J. Pudney, A.R. Albrecht, R.M.P.Goverde, P.G. Howlett (2020). Optimal running time supplement distribution in train schedules for energy-efficient train controlJournal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 14, 100180.

G.M. Scheepmaker, H.Y. Willeboordse, J.H. Hoogenraad, R.S. Luijt, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). Comparing train driving strategies on multiple key performance indicatorsJournal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 13, 100163.

C. Szymula, N. Bešinović (2020). Passenger-centered vulnerability assessment of railway networks. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 136, 30-61.

P. Wang, A. Trivella, R.M.P. Goverde, F. Corman (2020). Train trajectory optimization for improved on-time arrival under parametric uncertaintyTransportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 119, 102680.

Y. Zhu, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). Integrated timetable rescheduling and passenger reassignment during railway disruptions. Transportation Research Part B: Methodology, 140, 282-314.

Y. Zhu, R.M.P. Goverde (2020). Dynamic and robust timetable rescheduling for uncertain railway disruptions. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 15, 100196.

2019

N. Bešinović, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Resolving instability in railway timetabling problems. EURO Journal on Transportation and Logistics, 8(5), 833-861.

N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Stable and robust train routing in station areas with balanced infrastructure capacity occupation. Public Transport, 11(2), 211-236.

P. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Multi-train trajectory optimization for energy-efficient timetablingEuropean Journal of Operational Research, 272(2), 621-635.

P. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde, J. van Luipen (2019). A connected driver advisory system framework for merging freight trainsTransportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 105, 203–221.

F. Yan, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Combined line planning and train timetabling for strongly heterogeneous railway lines with direct connections. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 127, 20-46.

F. Yan, N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Multi-objective periodic railway timetabling on dense heterogeneous railway corridorsTransportation Research Part B: Methodological, 125, 52-75.

Y. Zhu, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Dynamic passenger assignment for major railway disruptions considering information interventions. Networks and Spatial Economics, 19, 1249–1279.

Y. Zhu, R.M.P. Goverde (2019). Railway timetable rescheduling with flexible stopping and flexible short-turning during disruptions. Transportation Research Part B: Methodology, 123, 149-181.

2018

F. Corman, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde (2018). Automated real-time railway traffic control: an experimental analysis of reliability, resilience and robustness. Transportation Planning and Technology, 41(4), 421-447.

N. Ghaemi, A.A. Zilko, F. Yan, O. Cats, D. Kurowicka, R.M.P. Goverde (2018). Impact of railway disruption predictions and rescheduling on passenger delaysJournal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 8(2), 103-122.

N. Ghaemi, O. Cats, O., R.M.P. Goverde (2018). Macroscopic multiple-station short-turning model in case of complete railway blockages. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 89, 113–132.

F. Ghofrania, Q. He, R.M.P. Goverde, X. Liu (2018). Recent applications of big data analytics in railway transportation systems: A surveyTransportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 90, 226–246.

2017

N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde, E. Quaglietta (2017). Microscopic models and network transformations for automated railway traffic planningComputer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 32(2), 89-106.

N. Ghaemi, O. Cats, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). A microscopic model for optimal train short-turnings during complete blockages. Transportation Research Part B: Methodology, 105, 423-437.

N. Ghaemi, O. Cats, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). Railway disruption management challenges and possible solution directions. Public Transport, 9(1-2), 343-364.

G.M. Scheepmaker, R.M.P. Goverde, L.G. Kroon (2017). Review of energy-efficient train control and timetabling. European Journal of Operational Research, 257, 355-376.

D. Sparing, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). A cycle time optimization model for generating stable periodic railway timetablesTransportation Research Part B: Methodological, 98, 198-223.

M.L. Trap, D. Huisman, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). Assessment of alternative line plans for severe winter conditions in the NetherlandsPublic Transport, 9(1-2), 55-71. 

S. van Aken, N. Besinovic, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). Solving large-scale train timetable adjustment problems under infrastructure maintenance possessionsJournal of Rail Transport Planning & Management, 7(3), 141-156.

S. van Aken, N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). Designing alternative railway timetables under infrastructure maintenance possessionsTransportation Research Part B: Methodological, 98, 224-238.

P. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde (2017). Multi-train trajectory optimization for energy efficiency and delay recovery on single-track railway lines. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 105, 340–361.

2016

N. Bešinović, R.M.P. Goverde, E. Quaglietta, R. Roberti (2016). An integrated micro-macro approach to robust railway timetabling. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 87, 14-32.

R.M.P. Goverde, N. Bešinović, A. Binder, V. Cacchiani, E. Quaglietta, R. Roberti, P. Toth (2016). A three-level framework for performance-based railway timetabling. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 67, 62-83.

D. Li, W. Daamen, R.M.P. Goverde (2016). Estimation of train dwell time at short stops based on track occupation event data: a study at a Dutch railway stationJournal of Advanced Transportation, 50(5), 877-896.

E. Quaglietta, P. Pellegrini, R.M.P. Goverde, T. Albrecht, B. Jaekel, G. Marlière, J. Rodriguez, T. Dollevoet, B. Ambrogio, D. Carcasole, M. Giaroli, G. Nicholson (2016). The ON-TIME real-time railway traffic management framework: A proof-of-concept using a scalable standardised data communication architecture. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 63, 23-50.

P. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde (2016). Multiple-phase train trajectory optimization with signalling and operational constraintsTransportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 69, 255-275.

P. Wang, R.M.P. Goverde (2016). Two-train trajectory optimization with a green wave policyTransportation Research Record, 2546, 112-120.

P. Wang, L. Ma, R.M.P. Goverde, Q. Wang (2016). Rescheduling trains using Petri Nets and heuristic search. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 17(3), 726-735.

A.A. Zilko, D. Kurowicka, R.M.P. Goverde (2016). Modeling railway disruption lengths with Copula Bayesian NetworksTransportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 68, 350-368.

2015

M. Bosschaart, E. Quaglietta, B. Janssen, R.M.P. Goverde (2015). Efficient formalization of railway interlocking data in RailMLInformation Systems, 49, 125-141.

F. Corman, E. Quaglietta (2015). Closing the loop in real-time railway control: Framework design and impacts on operations. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 54, 15-39

P. Kecman, R.M.P. Goverde (2015). Predictive modelling of running and dwell times in railway traffic. Public Transport, 7(3), 295-319.

P. Kecman, R.M.P. Goverde (2015). Online data-driven adaptive prediction of train event times. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 16(1), 465-474.

G.M. Scheepmaker, R.M.P. Goverde (2015). The interplay between energy-efficient train control and scheduled running time supplementsJournal of Rail Transport Planning and Management, 5(4), 225-239.

N. van Oort , D. Sparing, T. Brands, R.M.P. Goverde (2015). Data driven improvements in public transport: the Dutch examplePublic Transport, 7(3), 369-389.

2013

N. Bešinović, E. Quaglietta, R.M.P. Goverde (2013). A simulation-based optimization approach for the calibration of dynamic train speed profiles. Journal of Rail Transport Planning and Management, 3(4), 126–136.

R.M.P. Goverde, F. Corman, A. D'Ariano (2013). Railway line capacity consumption of different railway signalling systems under scheduled and disturbed conditions. Journal of Rail Transport Planning and Management, 3(3), 78-94.

P. Kecman, F. Corman, A. D’Ariano, R.M.P. Goverde (2013). Rescheduling models for railway traffic management in large-scale networksPublic Transport, 5(1-2), 95-123.

E. Quaglietta, F. Corman, R.M.P. Goverde (2013). Stability analysis of railway dispatching plans in a stochastic and dynamic environmentJournal of Rail Transport Planning and Management, 3(4), 137–149.

D. Sparing, R.M.P. Goverde (2013). Identifying effective guaranteed connections in a multimodal public transport network. Public Transport, 5(1-2), 79-94.

2011

R.M.P. Goverde, L. Meng (2011). Advanced monitoring and management information of railway operations. Journal of Rail Transport Planning and Management, 1(2), 69-79.

R.M.P. Goverde, B. Heidergott, G. Merlet (2011). A coupling approach to estimating the Lyapunov exponent of stochastic max-plus linear systems. European Journal of Operational Research, 210(2), 249-257.

2010

R.M.P. Goverde (2010). A delay propagation algorithm for large-scale railway traffic networks. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 18(3), 269-287.

2009

W. Daamen, R.M.P. Goverde, I.A. Hansen (2009). Non-discriminatory automatic registration of knock-on train delays. Networks and Spatial Economics, 9(1), 47-61.

2007

R.M.P. Goverde (2007). Railway timetable stability analysis using max-plus system theoryTransportation Research Part B: Methodological, 41(2), 179-201.


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