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View SchemaModelling train delays with q-exponential functions
| Authors | Keith Briggs, Christian Beck |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0611097 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0611097 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.physa.2006.11.084 |
Abstract
We demonstrate that the distribution of train delays on the British railway network is accurately described by q-exponential functions. We explain this by constructing an underlying superstatistical model.
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