Maglev transport organization and coordinated operation optimization

Train speed profiles and energy-efficient operation

Optimize traction, cruising, coasting, and braking under line and running-time constraints to produce maglev speed profiles balancing safety, punctuality, and total energy consumption.

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Train speed profiles and energy-efficient operation
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01 / RESEARCH CONTENT

Research content

  1. 01

    Design traction, cruising, coasting, and braking sequences according to line conditions, running time, and speed-protection requirements.

  2. 02

    Include auxiliary stopping-area constraints in speed-profile optimization and verify mode-transition positions and operating safety.

  3. 03

    Combine traction energy, levitation energy, and position-dependent motor characteristics to balance punctuality, safety, and energy efficiency.

02 / RELATED OUTPUTS

Selected outputs

Optimization of the Auxiliary Stopping Area Planning in the Middle-to-High Speed Maglev
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Paper / 2018

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

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

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Variable-step dynamic programming for speed-profile optimization of medium-to-high-speed maglev trains
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Paper / 2019

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

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

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Energy-efficient speed-profile optimization for medium-speed maglev with auxiliary stopping-area constraints
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Paper / 2019

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

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

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Energy-efficient speed profile optimization for medium-speed maglev trains
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Paper / 2020

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

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

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Towards sustainable maglev operations: eco-driving via position-dependent motor characteristics
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Paper / 2026

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

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

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