ÖBB: Scientists show how to be defeated by Timlanchas!

ÖBB: Scientists show how to be defeated by Timlanchas!

Wien, Österreich - Wiener scientists have developed an innovative network model to decipher the ÖBB timetable chaos. As the Today , the causes of the frequent delays have not only been attributed to the weather in recent years, but also on construction sites and bottlenecks in the rolling material. These factors lead to massive disorders in rail traffic, in which every small delay can trigger a chain reaction, comparable to domino stones. Stefan Thurner, expert in supply chain logistics, explained that the joint use of locomotives and staff is particularly responsible for the delay cascades. If a train comes too late, other trains cannot leave in time, which leads to a domino -like effect.

research results and proposed solutions

By extensive analysis of the southern railway line between the Vienna Central Station and Wiener Neustadt, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) have identified critical features together with the ÖBB, which have a lot of influence on the entire network. According to a study published in the specialist journal "NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport", 37 additional features could already reduce the risk of delays by 40 percent, such as Studium.at reported. The meeting of the trains during peak times is particularly crucial in which the greatest demand already exists. The use of short local trains was the most economical solution to reduce delays, while the operation of long -distance trains is more costly and is therefore less considered.

However, the researchers warn that comprehensive restoration of punctuality can only be reached by additional local trains alone, and emphasize the need to convert the network. Your findings are decisive for the future of Austrian rail traffic, which is repeatedly checked by weather extremes and infrastructural challenges.