{"id":30917,"date":"2026-08-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/?p=30917"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:21:54","slug":"multimodal-station-microsimulation-transformation-phasing-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/multimodal-station-microsimulation-transformation-phasing-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Multimodal station microsimulation during phased transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-context\" data-level=\"2\">Context<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-simulate\" data-level=\"2\">Why simulate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-objectives\" data-level=\"2\">Objectives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-scope\" data-level=\"2\">Scope<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-scenarios\" data-level=\"2\">Scenarios<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-we-found\" data-level=\"2\">What we found<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-from-results-to-actions\" data-level=\"2\">From results to actions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-checklist-you-can-use\" data-level=\"2\">Checklist you can use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madrid-Chamart\u00edn Clara Campoamor is Madrid\u2019s second-largest railway station and a major multimodal interchange, connecting rail services with metro and bus networks. To support its phased transformation, we used multimodal station microsimulation to assess how the station would perform under evolving operating conditions and peak-demand scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ongoing transformation is part of a long-term strategy to develop the facility into one of Europe\u2019s largest sustainable transport hubs. As the future gateway to the Madrid Nuevo Norte district, the station will play a key role in connecting northern Madrid with this major urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, Madrid-Chamart\u00edn handled 46.2 million passengers while remaining fully operational throughout ongoing construction works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This combination of high passenger volumes and continuous redevelopment creates a significant planning challenge. Passenger routes change, temporary constraints emerge, and the greatest operational risks often occur during intermediate construction phases rather than in the final station layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we share how the DOYMO project team used PTV Vissim and PTV Viswalk to stress-test phased operating concepts at Madrid-Chamart\u00edn. The focus is practical: maintaining decision-ready models, identifying bottlenecks before they affect operations, and translating simulation results into design actions while changes are still feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-context\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transformation of Madrid-Chamart\u00edn goes beyond a capacity expansion. The project includes an extension of the existing South Terminal, the creation of additional access points to the future North Terminal, a reorganization of passenger circulation, and stronger intermodal connections, all while the station remains operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47c858f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47c858f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid1NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation context: Madrid-Chamart\u00edn transformation\" class=\"wp-image-30899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid1NEW.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid1NEW-493x360.png 493w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid1NEW-274x200.png 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The winning design proposal for the Madrid-Chamart\u00edn transformation (2022)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/pedestrian-simulations-times-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phasing changes<\/a> the \u201crules of the station\u201d repeatedly. A corridor that performs well in the final layout may operate under constrained conditions for several years, while temporary access arrangements can become the dominant passenger experience during extended construction periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, each phase must be evaluated not only as a step toward the final design, but as a functioning station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-simulate\"><strong>Why simulate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Static checks provide only a snapshot of performance. In phased station projects, critical issues often emerge during short peak periods when passenger flows overlap and temporary layouts constrain circulation routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47c8d6b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47c8d6b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"253\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid2NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation, phased works increase bottleneck risk\" class=\"wp-image-30901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid2NEW.png 342w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid2NEW-270x200.png 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PTV Vissim\/Viswalk simulation of passenger flows at platforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We used microsimulation to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/how-microsimulation-reduces-risk-in-complex-urban-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">validate proposed solutions before implementation<\/a> and maintain safe, robust operations throughout the transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-objectives\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We structured the work around five objectives that are common in complex station projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimize station functionality and the passenger experience.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the capacity and Level of Service (LoS) of station entrances and internal circulation routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify and quantify safety, congestion, and bottleneck risks in critical areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze interactions between pedestrian flows, public transport, and private vehicles, because hubs fail at interfaces, not in silos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Validate proposed design solutions before implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scope\"><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We used PTV Vissim and PTV Viswalk to build a microscopic multimodal model of both station operations and the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/optimization-of-a-brt-hub-with-ptv-vissim-simulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">surrounding access environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the pedestrian side, we modelled flows through concourses, platforms, corridors, underpasses, stairs, lifts, and station access points. The model also included connections to taxi ranks, bus stops, parking facilities, the metro station, and a planned transport interchange. These links play a critical role in crowd formation, as small disruptions can quickly create local density hotspots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the traffic side, we represented private vehicle and public transport movements in the immediate station area, including parking access and drop-off operations. This is important because curbside congestion can affect pedestrian conditions, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support rapid design iterations, the station-area model was simplified where appropriate. Higher levels of detail were applied to internal corridors, access zones, and the six-story public and ADIF parking facility, where flows converge and operational performance is most critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47c981b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47c981b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"100\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid3NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation model in PTV Vissim and PTV Viswalk\" class=\"wp-image-30903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid3NEW.png 350w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid3NEW-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PTV Vissim and PTV Viswalk model with detailed operational hotspots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scenarios\"><strong>Scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tested scenario families designed to reflect the highest-risk operating conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phased operating concepts.<\/strong> We simulated multiple operating configurations <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/technologyplus\/scenario-manager-in-vissim-and-viswalk-part-ii-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">across construction phases<\/a>, including alternative distributions of arrivals and departures between terminals. These configurations significantly influenced the location and intensity of passenger cross-flows.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peak stress moments.<\/strong> We simulated short-duration peak periods where multiple train movements overlap within minutes, creating concentrated passenger surges in corridors and concourses. In the maximum-capacity test, we simulated three high-speed arrivals and three departures within a 10-minute period, each carrying 840 passengers, to represent the most demanding operating conditions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evacuation.<\/strong> We simulated <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/ptv-viswalk-crowd-simulation-for-stockholm-stadium-egress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">platform evacuation<\/a> across phases and operating configurations, as temporary constraints can reduce route choice and limit access to critical vertical connections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47c9f4b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47c9f4b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid4NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation time horizons scenario chart\" class=\"wp-image-30905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid4NEW.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid4NEW-298x200.png 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chart showing the time-horizon scenarios used for testing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also compared an early works phase with a longer-term horizon, because phasing risks often emerge from the differences between temporary and final operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-we-found\"><strong>What we found<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two lessons are transferable to other major stations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Separating flows reduces risk at peak.<\/strong> Operational concepts that separated passenger streams more clearly performed more robustly under peak conditions. Variants with greater levels of cross-flow remained feasible but generated higher local densities and reduced resilience when demand peaks overlapped. For planners, the message is simple: flexibility in terminal use can be attractive, but it often comes with a cross-flow penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47ca74b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47ca74b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid5NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation results: internal pedestrian flow hotspots\" class=\"wp-image-30907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid5NEW.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid5NEW-283x200.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simulation results showing density hotspots and cross-flow points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47cad6a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47cad6a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"100\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid6NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation result for road access and curbside\" class=\"wp-image-30909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid6NEW.png 350w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid6NEW-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simulation results for road access performance and curbside operations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Phasing is where robustness is won or lost.<\/strong> A strong final design can still perform poorly during intermediate phases. When a station remains operational while terminals, corridors, and vertical circulation are upgraded, temporary arrangements can become the dominant passenger experience for years. These phases often have the tightest operational and safety margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the access side, we assessed whether station operations could create spillbacks or instability on the surrounding network and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/airport-curbside-simulation-ptv-vissim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">curbside areas<\/a>. This is an essential check in any multimodal station project because external access failures can quickly translate into internal crowding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-results-to-actions\"><strong>From results to actions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsimulation creates value only when it leads to specific, implementable decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on identified cross-flow pressure points, we proposed adjusting the entrance and exit locations of the high-speed concourse to reduce conflicts between arriving and departing passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also recommended increasing the width of the high-speed concourse in the North Terminal area to improve comfort and operational resilience during peak periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For early construction phases, we proposed a temporary footbridge to improve evacuation performance in the northern platform area. Temporary route availability can have a greater impact on evacuation outcomes than the final station layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7eca47cb58c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7eca47cb58c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"358\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid7NEW.png\" alt=\"Multimodal station microsimulation actions, layout tweaks and footbridge\" class=\"wp-image-30911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid7NEW.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Madrid7NEW-279x200.png 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Proposed design changes, including a temporary footbridge <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-checklist-you-can-use\"><strong>Checklist you can use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this checklist when scoping a multimodal station microsimulation project or reviewing an existing model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define stress moments first, including overlapping arrivals, short demand peaks, disruptions, and evacuation scenarios.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Model key interfaces explicitly, including boarding and alighting, vertical circulation, crossings, and curbside operations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine network-wide coverage with detailed hotspot modelling to balance speed and accuracy.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test alternative operating concepts as separate scenarios, because terminal roles and phasing can influence outcomes as much as physical design.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translate simulation outputs into design actions early, while changes remain feasible and cost-effective.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For planners, keeping a station operational throughout construction is more than an operational constraint. It is often the defining design challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multimodal station microsimulation helped us evaluate station performance throughout the transformation process, identify potential bottlenecks, and prioritize targeted design improvements before implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, the project team was able to strengthen operational robustness and the passenger experience before finalizing the design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-25406\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1312502184.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1312502184.jpg 1254w, 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