Citation

Libove C. Transp. Eng. J. ASCE 1973; 99(TE4): 845-861.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1973, American Society of Civil Engineers)

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Abstract

Two means are suggested for increasing the rush-hour capacity of urban train systems already operating trains of maximum headway. They are: replacing some or all of the regular cars by standee-only cars; and using double-length trains and, at the stations, having each train first stop with its front half alongside the station platform, and then advance to put its second half alongside the platform. A theoretical analysis shows that these methods can lead to a significant increase in the carrying capacity of a system. Formulas are presented for estimating the increase.