Researchers Develop Algorithm to Reduce Rail Delays

    Press/Media: Research cited

    Description

    Coverage of the successful development of a tool stemming from a KTP with First MTR South Western Railway that can automatically detect delays on the railways, assess their impact and recommend contingencies plans in order to recover the service.

    Period3 Aug 2021 → 22 Sept 2021

    Media coverage

    15

    Media coverage

    • TitleResearchers develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionNational
      Media name/outletRail Magazine
      Media typePrint
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date22/09/21
      DescriptionEdward Smart, KTP academic supervisor, said: “As a commuter myself, I’m delighted to be able to contribute to this project that will improve the customer experience. It highlights the impact that machine learning algorithms can have for real world applications.”
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleResearchers At University Of Portsmouth Develop First Algorithm To Reduce Train Delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletVertical Lobby
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/09/21
      DescriptionThe intelligent tool was developed by researchers at the university in conjunction with First MTR South Western Railway via a two-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK.
      Producer/AuthorKevin Colleran
      URLhttps://verticallobby.com/researchers-at-university-of-portsmouth-develop-first-algorithm-to-reduce-train-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleResearchers at University of Portsmouth develop first algorithm to reduce train delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletThe News
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date2/09/21
      DescriptionThe intelligent tool was developed by researchers at the university in conjunction with First MTR South Western Railway via a two-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK.
      URLhttps://www.portsmouth.co.uk/education/researchers-at-university-of-portsmouth-develop-first-algorithm-to-reduce-train-delays-3368279?amp
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleMachine learning deployed to support train operations decision-making
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRailway Gazette
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date11/08/21
      DescriptionSouth Western Railway and the University of Portsmouth have co-operated to develop machine learning software which analyses real-time train running data to automatically identify services at risk of delay and assist controllers with selecting and implementing the most appropriate contingency plan.
      URLhttps://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/machine-learning-deployed-to-support-train-operations-decision-making/59691.article?adredir=1
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleAlgorithm to reduce train delays developed in the UK
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRail Tech
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date6/08/21
      DescriptionThe algorithm was developed via a two-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK, a public body funded by the UK government. The tool is currently being used within the South Western Railway (SWR) Control Centre, which is responsible for controlling the movement of trains across the UK network.
      Producer/AuthorEsther Geerts
      URLhttps://www.railtech.com/digitalisation/2021/08/06/algorithm-to-reduce-train-delays-developed-in-the-uk/?gdpr=accept
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleWave 105 Discussion
      Degree of recognitionLocal
      Media name/outletWave 105
      Media typeRadio
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date5/08/21
      DescriptionRadio discussion on the algorithm developed by researchers at the University of Portsmouth which can reduce rail delays
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleResearchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed an algorithm to help reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRailway News
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionWorking in collaboration with First MTR South Western Railway via a two-year knowledge-transfer partnership (KTP) that was funded by Innovate UK, the researchers developed the first algorithm capable of detecting delays on tracks automatically.
      Producer/AuthorJosephine Cordero Sapién
      URLhttps://railway-news.com/university-of-portsmouth-researchers-develop-algorithm-to-reduce-rail-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleUniversity Researchers Develop Algorithms to Reduce Train Delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletChanson-Francaise
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionResearchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new smart tool capable of automatically detecting lane delays.
      Producer/AuthorRodney Johnson
      URLhttps://www.chanson-francaise.net/university-researchers-develop-algorithms-to-reduce-train-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleResearchers develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRail UK
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionIn news that will bring a cheer to the hearts of many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.
      URLhttps://railuk.com/rail-news/researchers-develop-algorithm-to-reduce-rail-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleSWR and the University of Portsmouth have developed an algorithm to reduce railway delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletDoapagi.com
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryChina
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionIt is reported that the first algorithm to automatically detect railway delays has been developed, which is good news for many commuters.
      URLhttps://www.doapagi.com/news/126532/swr-university-portsmouth-algorithm-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleUniversity Of Portsmouth Researchers Develop Algorithm To Reduce Rail Delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRailsistem.com
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryTurkey
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionWorking in collaboration with First MTR South Western Railway via a two-year knowledge-transfer partnership (KTP) that was funded by Innovate UK, the researchers developed the first algorithm capable of detecting delays on tracks automatically
      URLwww.railsistem.com/blog/2021/08/03/university-of-portsmouth-researchers-develop-algorithm-to-reduce-rail-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleUniversity researchers develop algorithms to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRail Technology Magazine
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionResearchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new intelligent tool which can automatically detect delays on the tracks.
      Producer/AuthorMatt Roberts
      URLhttps://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/university-portsmouth-rail-delays-algorithm
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleSWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletGlobal Railway Review
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionThe intelligent tool was developed by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in conjunction with First MTR South Western Railway (SWR) via a two-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK.
      URLhttps://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/126532/swr-university-portsmouth-algorithm-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Gerald Miller, Chris Simms
    • TitleResearchers develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletRail Business Daily
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionIn news that will bring a cheer to the hearts of many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.

      The intelligent tool was developed by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in conjunction with First MTR South Western Railway via a two-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK.
      Producer/AuthorDanny Longhorn
      URLhttps://news.railbusinessdaily.com/researchers-develop-algorithm-to-reduce-rail-delays/
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller
    • TitleSWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletGreat Western Star
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date3/08/21
      DescriptionThe intelligent tool was developed by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in conjunction with First MTR Southwestern Railway.
      URLhttps://issuu.com/greatwesternstar/docs/summer_2021_issue_vol_1_no_4
      PersonsEdward Smart, Chris Simms, Gerald Miller