Workload Dynamics in Safety-Critical Monitoring Roles: Evidence from the Belgian Railway Network
Published in SSRN Electronic Journal, 2024
I developed a dynamic simulation model to understand how workload impacts mental fatigue in railway traffic controllers. Using real-world data from the Belgian railway system, the model identifies a “comfort zone” for workload and shows how fatigue builds up when operators are over- or underloaded. These insights can inform scheduling, policy, and safety planning in automated transportation environments.
Recommended citation: Liu, Ning-Yuan Georgia and Triantis, Konstantinos and Roets, Bart, Workload Dynamics in Safety-Critical Monitoring Roles: Evidence from the Belgian Railway Network. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4798034 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4798034
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