Energy and reserve scheduling for Electric Railway power system using stochastic optimization

This paper proposes an optimal joint energy and reserve scheduling model for electric railway power system which is operated by an Electric Railway Company (ERC). The model relies on a two stage stochastic optimization method that accounts for the uncertainties of the ERC energy demand and the availability of its generators and interconnecting converters. A case study based on the characteristics of Swiss railway power system in the western part of Switzerland is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model.