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Research outputs

Research addresses future large-scale high-speed maglev operations through train optimization, transport organization, and coordinated operation, control, and power, building on medium-speed maglev models, algorithms, and engineering validation.

SYSTEM / 03MAGLEV RESEARCH

01 / FEATURED OUTPUTS

Featured publications

Towards sustainable maglev operations: eco-driving via position-dependent motor characteristics
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Paper[10]202601

Towards sustainable maglev operations: eco-driving via position-dependent motor characteristics

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment

A time-space coupled model produces energy-efficient driving curves under safety and power constraints.

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Energy-efficient operation of medium-speed maglev through integrated traction and train control
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Paper[8]202402

Energy-efficient operation of medium-speed maglev through integrated traction and train control

IET Intelligent Transport Systems

Train dynamics, long-stator traction characteristics, and operation control are combined to improve efficiency and executability.

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Energy-efficient train timetabling for a medium-speed maglev line considering propulsion and suspension energy consumption
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Paper[7]202303

Energy-efficient train timetabling for a medium-speed maglev line considering propulsion and suspension energy consumption

IET Intelligent Transport Systems

For known passenger demand, a bilevel model optimizes departure times at the upper level and section running times using their energy relationship at the lower level, balancing passenger travel with traction and levitation energy.

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Energy-efficient speed profile optimization for medium-speed maglev trains
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Paper[4]202004

Energy-efficient speed profile optimization for medium-speed maglev trains

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review

Propulsion and levitation energy, auxiliary stopping, and operating constraints are combined in safe, time-feasible speed profiles.

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Maglev Train Operation Optimization
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Book[1]202505

Maglev Train Operation Optimization

China Railway Publishing House · ISBN 978-7-113-31865-9

A systematic account of models, algorithms, and applications for speed profiles, operation control, traction power, and multi-train organization.

02 / RESEARCH THEMES

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03 / REPRESENTATIVE OUTPUTS

Representative outputs

01 / PAPERS

Selected journal papers

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Optimization of the Auxiliary Stopping Area Planning in the Middle-to-High Speed Maglev
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Selected journal papers [1]2018

Optimization of the Auxiliary Stopping Area Planning in the Middle-to-High Speed Maglev

Transportation Systems and Technology

Auxiliary stopping-area planning

An optimization model supports stopping-area location, scale, and safe train operation design.

Variable-step dynamic programming for speed-profile optimization of medium-to-high-speed maglev trains
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Selected journal papers [2]2019

Variable-step dynamic programming for speed-profile optimization of medium-to-high-speed maglev trains

Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition)

Variable-step dynamic programming

Variable-step dynamic programming balances calculation accuracy and efficiency for energy-efficient speed profiles.

Energy-efficient speed-profile optimization for medium-speed maglev with auxiliary stopping-area constraints
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Selected journal papers [3]2019

Energy-efficient speed-profile optimization for medium-speed maglev with auxiliary stopping-area constraints

Journal of Central South University (Science and Technology)

Auxiliary stopping-area constraints

Auxiliary stopping conditions enter multi-objective optimization for safe, punctual, and energy-efficient operation.

Energy-efficient speed profile optimization for medium-speed maglev trains
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Selected journal papers [4]2020

Energy-efficient speed profile optimization for medium-speed maglev trains

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review

Energy-efficient speed profiles

Propulsion and levitation energy, auxiliary stopping, and operating constraints are combined in safe, time-feasible speed profiles.

Optimal Energy Speed Profile of Medium-Speed Maglev Trains Integrating the Power Supply System and Train Control System
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Selected journal papers [5]2020

Optimal Energy Speed Profile of Medium-Speed Maglev Trains Integrating the Power Supply System and Train Control System

Transportation Research Record

Power and train-control coordination

Train dynamics, traction power, and operation control are integrated for energy-efficient speed optimization.

Metropolitan development and application scenarios for medium-speed maglev in China
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Selected journal papers [6]2022

Metropolitan development and application scenarios for medium-speed maglev in China

Railway Economics Research

Medium-speed maglev applications

Metropolitan structure, demand, and techno-economic conditions identify suitable application and planning conditions.

Energy-efficient train timetabling for a medium-speed maglev line considering propulsion and suspension energy consumption
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Selected journal papers [7]2023

Energy-efficient train timetabling for a medium-speed maglev line considering propulsion and suspension energy consumption

IET Intelligent Transport Systems

Timetables with propulsion and levitation energy

For known passenger demand, a bilevel model optimizes departure times at the upper level and section running times using their energy relationship at the lower level, balancing passenger travel with traction and levitation energy.

Energy-efficient operation of medium-speed maglev through integrated traction and train control
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Selected journal papers [8]2024

Energy-efficient operation of medium-speed maglev through integrated traction and train control

IET Intelligent Transport Systems

Integrated traction and train control

Train dynamics, long-stator traction characteristics, and operation control are combined to improve efficiency and executability.

Train headway estimation for maglev with blocking time theory
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Selected journal papers [9]2024

Train headway estimation for maglev with blocking time theory

Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering

Maglev train headway

Blocking time theory models control-section occupation and release to support safe headway and line-capacity assessment.

Towards sustainable maglev operations: eco-driving via position-dependent motor characteristics
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Selected journal papers [10]2026

Towards sustainable maglev operations: eco-driving via position-dependent motor characteristics

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment

Position-dependent motors and eco-driving

A time-space coupled model produces energy-efficient driving curves under safety and power constraints.

02 / BOOKS

Selected books

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Maglev Train Operation Optimization
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Selected books [1]2025

Maglev Train Operation Optimization

China Railway Publishing House · ISBN 978-7-113-31865-9

Maglev operation optimization

A systematic account of models, algorithms, and applications for speed profiles, operation control, traction power, and multi-train organization.

03 / PATENTS

Selected patents

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PATENT SYSTEM

Patent[1]

2021

Selected patents [1]2021

Optimization method for traction-power zones based on medium-speed maglev line capacity

ZL 2018 1 1502593.6

Power-zone optimization

Optimization of traction-power zone configuration for medium-speed maglev line capacity.

PATENT SYSTEM

Patent[2]

2021

Selected patents [2]2021

Genetic-algorithm-based energy-efficient timetable optimization for medium-speed maglev

ZL 2019 1 0522227.5

Energy-efficient timetabling

A genetic-algorithm method for energy-efficient medium-speed maglev timetables.

04 / SOFTWARE

Selected software copyrights

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SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Software[1]

2020

Selected software copyrights [1]2020

Medium-Speed Maglev Transport Organization Prototype System 1.0

Registration No. 2020SR0826082

Transport organization prototype

A prototype system for validating medium-speed maglev transport organization plans.