Scaling of contact networks for epidemic spreading in urban transit systems
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-83878-7
Abstract: Improved mobility not only contributes to more intensive human activities but also facilitates the spread of communicable disease, thus constituting a major threat to billions of urban commuters. In this study, we present a multi-city… read more here.
Keywords: communicable diseases; networks epidemic; scaling contact; transit systems ... See more keywords
Crowdsensing-Based Cross-Operator Switch in Rail Transit Systems
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DOI: 10.1109/tcomm.2020.3019527
Abstract: Rail transit systems are important parts of modern cities such as the urban subways and intercity trains. During the travelling time, many passengers access the networks via cellular communications for working or entertainment. However, intermittent… read more here.
Keywords: switch; transit systems; operator; rail transit ... See more keywords
Rapid Transit Systems: Smarter Urban Planning Using Big Data, In-Memory Computing, Deep Learning, and GPUs
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DOI: 10.3390/su11102736
Abstract: Rapid transit systems or metros are a popular choice for high-capacity public transport in urban areas due to several advantages including safety, dependability, speed, cost, and lower risk of accidents. Existing studies on metros have… read more here.
Keywords: memory computing; transit systems; rapid transit; big data ... See more keywords
Assessing Protection Strategies for Urban Rail Transit Systems: A Case-Study on the Central London Underground
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DOI: 10.3390/su11226322
Abstract: Urban rail transit systems are highly prone to disruptions of various nature (e.g., accidental, environmental, man-made). Railway networks are deemed as critical infrastructures given that a service interruption can prompt adverse consequences on entire communities… read more here.
Keywords: protection; rail transit; urban rail; protection strategies ... See more keywords