Transit systems throughout the world are under increasing pressure to challenge system capacity to increase passenger throughput while improving system safety, speed, frequency and reliability. This paper will review the application of operations modelling as part of the system design process for new and existing high capacity urban transit systems. System design involves analysis of passenger demand, development of service plans and the specification of infrastructure requirements. These elements together define a system operations plan. To ensure the reliability and feasibility of these concept plans they are tested and evaluated using a system simulation model that incorporates disruptions to the schedule services to model actual operating conditions. The outcome of these evaluations highlights areas for improvement and refinement within an iterative process of system optimisation. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E209537. This paper may also be accessed by Internet users at: http://www.btre.gov.au/docs/atrf_02/program.html
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