The performance of railway networks and service quality is increasingly critical due to rising traffic volumes and the need for optimal capacity utilization. This book outlines advanced methods in railway timetabling, operations analysis, modeling, simulation, and traffic management, aiming to encourage their practical application and highlight areas for further research. Targeted at academics, graduate students, and railway industry professionals, as well as public authorities overseeing service provision, the book seeks to enhance the efficiency and appeal of train services. Key to achieving this is understanding how the availability, reliability, and robustness of hardware subsystems affect train operations, particularly at critical points and during disruptions. Gaining deeper insights into failure probabilities and timetable deviations requires comprehensive analysis of real-world operations, along with feedback to optimize timetables and traffic management. Collaboration among planners, engineers, and researchers across disciplines with professional railway operators is essential. Ultimately, these efforts aim to make railways more attractive to regular, occasional, and new customers, ensuring they meet future transport demands effectively.
