The goal of this theme is to improve the performance of passenger and cargo transportation systems. Our approach is based on the development of mathematical models for such systems, and we propose and implement algorithms for solving them. Because of close cooperation with Dutch Railways, much of the research focuses on railway systems. Another significant research streamis concerned with issues related to the port of Rotterdam.Specific topics include integrated vehicle and crew scheduling, robust planning and rescheduling of resources, computer aided timetabling, reliability of transportation systems, rolling stock planning, hub location, fleet composition, city distribution, and revenue management. There is a link with the research theme on terminal optimization, which includes the study of port terminals and shunting operations at railway stations.
A selection of projects:
