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Explore the complex world of railway timetabling in this 45-minute conference talk that demystifies the concepts behind scheduled train services and integrated timetables. Discover what makes a timetable "timed" and "integral" as these questions become increasingly relevant with the development of Germany's national timetable system for both regional and long-distance passenger transport. Gain an overview of the specialized vocabulary and theoretical foundations of timetable planning, while examining the challenges that prevent the implementation of a Europe-wide integrated timetable system - and whether such a goal is even desirable. Learn about the technical and logistical obstacles in railway scheduling, the principles behind successful timetable integration as demonstrated by the Swiss model, and the feasibility studies conducted for Germany's national rail timetable initiative.
