Mathematics and Operations Research (OR) play a vital role in shaping the everyday experience of rail travel — often without passengers even realising it.
This article highlights how math, and more specifically OR techniques, are used to solve complex planning problems in railroad operations: generating timetables, assigning vehicles, and creating efficient crew schedules.
Through SISCOG’s ONTIME, FLEET, and CREWS products, these tools help transport operators manage thousands of trips, reduce energy consumption, optimize fleet size, and improve staff planning — ultimately contributing to a more efficient, reliable, and passenger-friendly service.
Explore this topic in our latest blog “Math on the move: solving real-world challenges” by Ana Carvalho and Ricardo Saldanha - only on the SISCOG Blog.