Abstract
Target: The article discusses the approach to variant calculations of a phased increase in line capacity, modeling of a traffic management system aimed at meeting transportation needs and finding a balance between schedules of various categories of trains in the train schedule configuration to improve the efficiency of local freight transportation. Methods: The article uses methods from the theory of operational work, development of train schedules, graph theory, methods of system and cluster analysis, mathematical statistics, economic and mathematical modeling. Results: two-level model of transport and logistics regional network; iterative algorithm for assigning reference stations; approach to calculating the optimal weight of a local train; algorithm and recommendations for drawing up daily train schedules with local cargo. Practical significance: the results will make it possible to develop rational options for the movement of trains with local cargo on schedule in conditions of increasing transit freight traffic.