2 papers
math.OC2026
Optimization of the Railcar Assignment Problem Using Zone-based Double Deep Reinforcement Learning
Ruonan Zhao, Joseph Geunes
Railcar switching, or shunting operations decisions play a significant role in the efficient operation of railyard systems, which are in turn critical to the fast and effective mov…
cs.LG2026
A Novel Hybrid Heuristic-Reinforcement Learning Optimization Approach for a Class of Railcar Shunting Problems
Ruonan Zhao, Joseph Geunes
Railcar shunting is a core planning task in freight railyards, where yard planners need to disassemble and reassemble groups of railcars to form outbound trains. Classification tra…