Rail Station Capacity Calculator
Calculate rail station platform capacity, hourly throughput, and peak load based on train frequency and consist size.
Inputs
Results
Hourly Capacity
10,800
Peak Load Estimate
8,640
Min Platform Length (ft)450
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Trains Per Hour, Cars Per Train, and Capacity Per Car.
- Set Dwell Time (seconds).
- Review Hourly Capacity and Peak Load Estimate.
- Use Min Platform Length (ft) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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