| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 697797 | Automatica | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The calculation of optimal driving strategies for on-board control of freight trains is a challenging task. In this paper we calculate the critical switching points for a globally optimal strategy on a track with steep gradients using a new local energy minimization principle. The method has been used successfully in Australia to calculate optimal switching points and hence provide in-cab advice to train drivers on long-haul freight trains.
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Authors
P.G. Howlett, P.J. Pudney, Xuan Vu,