Approaches to adaptability pre-assessment of facilities in new line connected transfer station

Abstract

Construction of urban rail transit requires large investment and long cycle, so unified planning and phased construction are generally adopted. Operation of a new line would bring the variation of passenger flow in the transfer station. Urban rail transfer station is a station with two lines or more, which is the important node in the network planning. Whether the current facilities in the station could meet new passenger demand, adaptability pre-assessment needs to be undertaken. This study firstly introduces the definition and content of adaptability assessment in urban rail transit station, and advances two assessment approaches: stationary index analysis and dynamic simulation experiment. Then through the case study, elaborate the specific process and method application. At last, put forward path optimization schemes, ensuring high operational efficiency and service level. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013.