• Investigation of punctuality of local trains - the case of Oslo area 

      Zakeri, Ghazal; Olsson, Nils (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Norwegian railways experienced a steady decline in punctuality during the period 2007-2010. This paper briefly discusses the concept of train punctuality, influencing factors on punctuality, and investigates relationship ...
    • The effect of temporary speed restrictions, analyzed by using real train traffic data 

      van der Kooij, Rimmert; Landmark, Andreas D.; Seim, Andreas Røsland; Olsson, Nils (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This paper studies the effect of temporary speed restrictions (TSR) in railways. We present a method for analyzing the effect of TSR. TSR, or slow orders, are imposed on the railway to ensure safe use of the infrastructure. ...
    • Train punctuality analysis in a rolling stock perspective 

      Olsson, Nils (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      This paper studies how time delays spread through the railway system. We evaluate timetable and rolling stock interaction in relation to medium size delays. In particular, we study the connection between arrival and departure ...
    • The use of human senses by train drivers to detect abnormalities 

      Jansson, Emil; Fröidh, Oskar; Olsson, Nils Olof Emanuel (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Driverless and unattended train operation is a foreseeable future. While many functions of the driver can be automatized and replaced but detecting abnormalities is more difficult to automate. This study investigates how ...
    • Visualisation of Train Punctuality – Illustrations and Cases 

      Landmark, Andreas D.; Seim, Andreas Røsland; Olsson, Nils (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The purpose of this paper is to show relevant dimensions for presenting railway punctuality data. We discuss alternatives for visualisation and analysis, and show principles and practical examples. The study has benefitted ...