Simulation analysis and visualization of tram traffic

The paper presents the application of computer simulation results visualization for the tram movement process. The RSEL/RSDL simulation software package used for this purpose and the RONG visualization software are briefly described. Example applications of these computer programs in the simulation of Konstal 105Na and Tatra/HCP RT6N tram traffic on the Poznań Fast Tram (PST) route are presented.
1. INTRODUCTION
In large urban agglomerations, the organization of public transport is of great importance. Proper public transport solutions allow for avoiding many threats of modern cities related to traffic accidents and time losses due to traffic congestion, and an efficiently operating public transport system constitutes competition for individual transport. One of the ways to carry out tasks in public collective transport is rail transport – trains, subways, and trams. An efficiently functioning tram network – especially with a dedicated track – allows for the rapid movement of large passenger flows. This is not the only form of collective transport in urban agglomerations. A bus network is often used for this purpose. (…)

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