Prague Masaryk Station is located near Prague Main Station and the Florenc bus terminal, between the New Town and Karlín districts. The ongoing development of Karlín and neighbouring Žižkov has prompted discussions about the future use of underutilised areas within the station and the overall modernisation of the site, with the aim of creating a modern and attractive urban district.

Country

Czech Republic

Client / Owner

ČD

Timeframe

2005

Terminal type

Passenger station

Problems and study goals

The modernisation and redevelopment of Masaryk Station required the design of a new operating concept. The primary objective of the simulation study was to evaluate and refine this concept. The proposed solution included both infrastructure modifications and changes to operational procedures. The study focused on the following key topics:

  • Assessment of the number of platforms required to ensure smooth operation during peak periods.
  • Evaluation of two possible platform locations.
  • Assessment of the impact of train delays on station operations.
  • Identification of potential operational conflicts and development of mitigation measures.

Study results

A detailed and flexible simulation model of station operations was developed using the Villon simulation tool. In addition to Prague Masaryk Station, the model also included Bubny Station and the Sluncová region. More than ten scenarios representing different infrastructure layouts and operating concepts were simulated and evaluated. Platform occupancy and utilisation were selected as the primary performance indicators for assessing the feasibility of the proposed alternatives. Particular attention was devoted to analysing the impact of train delays on station performance. Based on the agreed evaluation criteria, the most suitable infrastructure and operational configurations were identified and recommended