Rail freight transportation: A review of recent optimization models for train routing and empty car distribution |
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Authors: | Ali E. Haghani |
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Abstract: | This paper describes two types of rail transportation problems in detail. These are train routing and makeup, and empty car distribution problems. Some of the recent optimization models which address these problems are reviewed and the areas for potential improvements in rail transportation literature are identified. The type of interactions which exist between routing, makeup, and empty car distribution decisions are highlighted and potential areas for future research are identified. |
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