2024
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First Place
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Peiran Han, (Beijing Jiaotong University), Lingyun Meng (Beijing Jiaotong University), Nikola Bešinović (Technische Universität Dresden), Xiaojie Luan (Beijing Jiaotong University), "Integrated Optimization of Train Makeup Problem and Resource Scheduling in Railway Shunting Yards: A Hybrid MILP-CP Approach with Logic-Based Benders Decomposition"
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Second Place
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Entai Wang, (Beijing Jiaotong University and HEC Montréal), Lixing Yang (Beijing Jiaotong University), Yossiri Adulyasak (HEC Montréal), Jean-François Cordeau (HEC Montréal), Ziyou Gao (Beijing Jiaotong University), "Joint Rolling Stock and Crew Scheduling in Urban Rail Networks" |
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Third Place
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Christopher Szymula, Nikola Bešinović, Karl Nachtigall, Technische Universität Dresden. "Combining Mixed Integer Programming with Row Generation for Railway Network Capacity Assessment" |
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Honorable Mention
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Cong Xiu, (Southwest Jiaotong University), Jinyi Pan (University of Leeds), Andrea D’Ariano (Roma Tre University), Shuguang Zhan (Hefei University of Technology), Marta Leonina Tessitore (Roma Tre University), Qiyuan Peng (Southwest Jiaotong University)"Passenger-oriented Timetable Rescheduling Problem in a Railway Network During Severe Disruptions" |
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2023
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First Place
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Simin Chai1, Jiateng Yin1, Andrea D’Ariano2, Ronghui Liu3, Lixing Yang1, Tao Tang1, 1Beijing jiaotong University, China, 2Roma Tre University, Italy, 3University of Leeds, U.K. “A Branch-and-Cut Approach for the Scheduling of Train Platoons in Urban Rail Networks”
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Second Place
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Denghui Li, Jun Zhao1, Qiyuan Peng1, Dian Wang2, Qingwei Zhong3, 1Southwest Jiaotong University, China, 2Hefei University of Technology, China, 3Civil Aviation Flight University of China, China “Rolling stock rescheduling with (un)coupling, deadheading, and maintenance considerations" |
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Third Place
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Zhiyuan Yao, Lei Nie, Huiling Fu, Beijing jiaotong University, “Railway line planning with passenger routing: A novel direct-service network representation and column generation-based approach” |
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Honorable Mention
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Daniel Haalboom, Nikola Besinovic, Technische Universität Dresden, “Freight train scheduling for industrial lines with multiple Railway Undertakings” |
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2022 (Session Presentations and Video)
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First Place |
Bart van Rossum, Twan Dollevoer, Dennis Huisman, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Operational Railway Crew Planning with Individual Sharing-sweet-and-sour Rules,
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Second Place |
Dian Wang1, Andrea D’Ariano2, Jun Zhao1, Qiyuan Peng1, 1Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China; 2Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy. Joint Rolling Stock Rotation Planning and Depot Deadhead Scheduling in Complicated Urban Rail Transit Lines,
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Third Place |
Marta Leonina Tessitore1, Giorgio Sartor2, Marcella Samà1, Carlo Mannino2, Dario Pacciarelli1, 1Roma Tre University, Roma, Italy; 2SINTEF Digital, Oslo, Norway. On the Fragility of a Train Timetable,
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Honorable Mention |
Anna Livia Croella1, Carlo Manino2, Paolo Ventura3, Bjørnar Luteberget4, 1Sapienza - University of Rome, Roma, Italy; 2University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; 3Istituto di Analisi dei Sistemi ed Informatica (IASI) del CNR, Roma, Italy; 4SINTEF, Oslo, Norway. A MaxSAT Approach for Solving a New Dynamic Discretization Discovery Model for Train Rescheduling Problems,
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2021
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First Place |
Bianca Pascariu1, Andrea D'Ariano1, Marcella Samà1, Dario Pacciarelli1, Paola Pellegrini2, Joaquin Rodriguez2; 1Roma Tre University, Italy, 2Univ. Lille Nord de France, France. "Effective Train Routing Selection for Real-time Traffic Management: Improved Model and ACO Parallel Computing"
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Second Place |
Jacob Trepat Borecka, Nikola Besinovic, Yousef M. Maknoon, Rob M. Goverde, Wan-Jui Lee; Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. "Solving the Train Unit Shunting Problem using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning with Routing Optimization"
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Third Place |
Dian Wang1, Andrea D'Ariano2, Jun Zhao1, Qiyuan Peng1; 1Southwest Jiaotong University, China, 2Roma Tre University, Italy "Integrated Rolling Stock Deadhead Routing and Timetabling in Urban Rail Transit Lines"
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2020
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First Place |
Pengli Mo, Beijing Jiaotong University. "An Exact Method for Integrated Optimization of Subway Operation Strategy with Asymmetric Passenger Demands and Operating Costs"
Link to recording: https://youtu.be/dD7_YkctsTc
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Second Place |
Rowan Hoogervorst, Erasmus University Rotterdam. "Integrated Rolling Stock and Shunting Driver Rescheduling"
Link to presentation: https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/INFORMS/e52cec4c-eedb-4c3b-a379-8408d89f8fc9/UploadedImages/2020_Virtual/presentation.pdf
Link to recording: https://youtu.be/MnG1gMfPlRs |
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Third Place |
Nuannuan Leng, ETH Zürich. "The role of incomplete information to passengers in railway delays"
Link to presentation: https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/INFORMS/e52cec4c-eedb-4c3b-a379-8408d89f8fc9/UploadedImages/2020_Virtual/The_role_of_incomplete__information__INFORMS_nleng_final.pdf
Link to recording: https://youtu.be/rh17cQtnQLo
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2019 |
First Place |
Christopher Szymula, Delft University of Technology, Technische Universität Dresden. "Passenger-Centered Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Networks" |
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Second Place |
Yuxin He, City University of Hong Kong. "Short-term Forecasting of Origin-Destination Matrix in Rail System Via a Deep Learning Approach" |
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Third Place |
Yongxiang Zhang, Soutwest Jiaotong University. "Solving Cyclic Train Timetabling Problem Through Model Reformulation: Extended Time-Space Network Construct and Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers"
Gert-Jaap Polinder, Erasmus University Rotterdam. "Strategic Passenger Railway Timetabling" |
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2018 |
First Place |
Fei Yan; Nikola Bešinović; Rob M.P. Goverde, “Multi-objective Periodic Railway Timetabling”, Technical University of Delft Presentation |
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Second Place |
Rolf N. van Lieshout; Paul C. Bouman; Dennis Huisman, “Determining and Evaluating Alternative Line Plans in (Near) Out-of-Control Situations”, Erasmus University Rotterdam Presentation |
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Third Place |
Manuel Fuentes; Luis Cadarso; Ángel Marín, “A Hybrid Model for Robust Crew Scheduling in Rapid Transit Networks”, Technical University of Madrid Presentation |
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2017 |
First Place |
Thomas Breugem, Erasmus University Rotterdam, An Optimization Framework for Fairness-oriented Crew Rostering |
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Second Place |
Sofie Van Thielen, KU Leuven, Benefits of a dynamic impact zone when dealing with train conflicts |
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Third Place |
Pan Shang, Tsinghua University, Equity-oriented skip-stopping schedule optimization in an oversaturated urban rail transit network |
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2016 |
First Place |
Joris Wagenaar, Erasmus University, "Rolling stock rescheduling in passenger railway transportation using dead-heading Trips and Adjusted Passenger Demand" |
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Second Place |
Fabrizio Cerreto, Technical University of Denmark, "A polynomial function of primary delays and cumulative delays on railway lines" |
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Third Place |
Chao Lu, Beijing Jiaotong University,"Balancing Performance of Timetable and Expected Schedule Robustness: An Improved Space-Time Path Searching Algorithm" |
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2015 |
First Place |
Nikola Bešinović, from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, for the paper “A novel two-stage approach to robust periodic timetabling" |
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Second Place |
Joris C. Wagenarr, from Erasmus University, The Netherlands, for the paper “Solving the depot problem" |
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Third Place |
Shuguang Zhan, from Southwest Jiaotong University, China, for the paper “Real-time high speed train rescheduling in case of a partial segment blockage” |
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2014 |
First Place |
Tie Shi, from Southwest Jiaotong University, China, for the paper “A Mixed Integer Programming Model for Optimizing Multi-level Operations Process in Rail Yards” |
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Second Place |
Xiaojie Luan, from Beijing Jiaotong University, China, for the paper “A Balanced Train Dispatching Model toward Reducing Train Delays and Inequity of Competitors” |
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Third Place |
Joris Wagenaar, from Erasmus University, The Netherlands, for the paper “Maintenance in Railway Rolling Stock Rescheduling for Passenger Railways” |
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2013 |
First Place |
Yutian Yang, from University of Texas for the paper "Balanced Train Crew Assignment in Double-ended District"
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Second Place |
Luis Cadarso, from Technical University of Madrid for the paper "Smooth and Controlled Recovery Planning of Disruptions in Rapid Transit Networks"
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Third Place |
Lucas P. Veelenturf, from Erasmus University Rotterdam for the paper "A macroscopic railway timetable rescheduling approach for handling large scale disruptions"
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2012 |
First Place |
Xiaoyan SI, from University of Texas for the paper "Real-time Crew Assignment in Double-ended Districts with Primary-Secondary Queues"
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Second Place
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Lucas P. Veelenturf, from Erasmus University Rotterdam for the paper "A recoverable robust solution approach for real-time railway crew rescheduling "
2012 StdPapAward_SECOND |
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Third Place
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Sifeng Lin, from University of Texas for the paper "Optimization-based Decision Support System for Train Dispatching"
2012 StdPapAward_THIRD |
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2011 |
First Place |
Yazhe Feng, from Virginia Tech for the paper "Time and Capacity Constrained Routing Problem in Railroad Planning"
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Second Place
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Conrado Borraz-Sánchez, from Northwestern University for the paper "Strategic Gang Scheduling for Railroad Maintenance"
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Third Place
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Fan Peng, from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the paper "Periodical Rail Inspection Scheduling in Railroad Networks"
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Honorable Mention
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Mor Kaspi,from Tel Aviv University, Israel for the paper "Service Oriented Line Planning and Timetabling for Passenger Trains"
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2010 |
First Place |
Twan Dollevoet, from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands for the paper "Delay Management with Re-Routing of Passengers" |
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Second Place |
Lingyun Meng, from Beijing Jiaotong University for the paper "Robust Train Dispatching Model Under a Dynamic and Stochastic Environment: A Scenario-based Rolling Horizon Solution Approach" |
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2009 Award Photos |
First Place |
Endong Zhu, from University of Montreal, Canada, for the paper, " Network Design for Freight Rail Transportation."
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Second Place |
Ashish Kumar Nemani, Suat Bog, from University of Florida, USA, for the paper, "Exact and Heuristic Algorithms for the Curfew Planning Problem." |
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Honorable Mention
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Rodrigo Acuna-Agost, from University of Avignon, France, for the paper, "SAPI: Statistical Analysis of Propagation of Incidents. A New Approach for Rescheduling." |
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2008 Award Photos |
First Place |
Lars Kjær Nielsen, from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for the paper, " A Decision Support Framework for Rolling Stock Rescheduling."
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Second Place |
Daniel Potthoff, from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for the paper, "An Algorithm for Railway Crew Rescheduling." |
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Honorable Mention
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Muhammad Babar Khan, from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, P.R. China, for the paper "Slack Time Allocation in Robust Double-Track Train Timetabling Applications." |
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2007 Award Photos |
First Place |
Andrea D’Ariano, from Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg Delft, The Netherlands, for the paper, "A Tabu Search Algorithm for Rerouting Trains During Rail Operations." |
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Second Place |
Ashish Kumar Nemani, from University of Florida, for the paper, "Load Planning Problem at an Intermodal Railroad Terminal." |
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2006 Award Photos |
First Place |
Gang Li , University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, for the paper, "Spatial Scheduling and Resource Selection Problem: Modeling, Algorithm, and Application in the Production Gang Scheduling for Railway Maintenance Operations." |
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Second Place |
Andrea D'Ariano, from Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg Delft, The Netherlands, for the paper, "Modeling Reordering and Local Rerouting Strategies to Solve Train Conflicts during Rail Operations." |
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Honorable Mention
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Balachandran Vaidyanathan, from University of Florida, for the paper, "Developing Fueling and Servicing Friendly Locomotive Plans" |
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2005 |
First Place
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Pieter Vansteenwegen, from Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, for the paper, "Decreasing the Passenger Waiting times for IC Networks of belgian Railways" |
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Second Place
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Johanna Tornquist, from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, for the paper, "N-Tracked Ralway Traffic Rescheduling during Disturbances" |
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Honorable Mention
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Soheil Sidbari, from University of Mass., Dartmouth, for the paper, "Revenue Management of Auto train at Amtrack" |
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2004 |
First Place
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Michiel J. Vromans, from the Rotterdam School of Management, for the paper, "Heterogeneity and Reliability of Railway Services" |
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Second Place
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Guvenc Sahin, from University of Florida, for the paper, "New Approaches for Train Dispatching Problem" |
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Honorable Mention
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Amar Kumar Narisetty, from Purdue University, for the paper, "An Optimization Model for Assignment of Empty Cars in Railroad Networks" |
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2003 |
First Place
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Krishna C. Jha, from University of Florida, for the paper, "New Approaches for Solving the Block-to-Train Assignment Problem" |
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Second Place
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Xuesong Zhou and Ming Zhong, from University of Maryland, for the paper, "Bicriteria train scheduling for intercity passenger railroad planning applications" |
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Honorable Mention
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Jian Liu, from University of Florida, for the paper, "Solving Real-Life Railroad Blocking Problems" |
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Steven Harrod, from University of Cincinnati, for the paper, "Timetable Buffer Magnitude and Allocation: An Analysis Using Simulation" |
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2002 |
First Place
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Jian Liu, from University of Florida, for the paper, "Solving Real-Life Locomotive Scheduling Problems"
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Ramon M. Lentink, from Erasmus University and Dennis Huisman, from Erasmus University, for the paper, "Shunting Passenger Train Units in a Railway Station" |
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Second Place |
Jodelson Sabino, from Federal University of Espirito Santo, for the paper, "Ant Colony Systems Applied to Switch Engine Assignment and Routing in a Railroad Yard" |
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