【Time】:1:30 - 3:00pm, Tuesday, March 9, 2010

【Location】: Shunde Bldg., Rm. 510

【Lecturer】: Prof. Leo Kroon, Professor of Quantitative Logistics, Department of Decision and Information Management, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) , Erasmus University Rotterdam http://www.eur.nl/english/

【Host】: Dr. Lei Zhao

【Title】: The New Dutch Timetable: Optimization Models for Railway Planning

【Abstract】: The presentation deals with the optimization models that were used for developing the Dutch timetable that went into operation in 2007. These were models for timetabling, rolling stock circulation, and crew scheduling. Also the results of the application of the optimization models will be discussed.

We look forward to your participation.