Capacity range – definition and calculation

Abstract

This article defines a new capacity parameter called capacity range (CR). The definition is explained and then the parameter is calculated for a selected section of Kolín – Choceň (overlapping section of RFC 7 and RFC 9). The calculation is based on timetable 2016. Capacity range, expressed as dependence of the number of trains on average delay increment, is a useful capacity parameter particularly for coherent railway sections with remote traffic control.