Call for Papers
CASPT & Transit Data 2027 invite the submission of original contributions on all aspects of public transport planning, operations, control, policy, and data-driven innovation. The joint event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share advances in theory, methods, and applications that enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of public transport systems.
| Important dates | |
|---|---|
| Paper submission opens |
17 August 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Acceptance notification | 1 February 2027 |
| Final paper submission for selected papers (special issues) | TBA |
| Early-bird registration deadline | TBA |
Submission Tracks
Two types of papers can be submitted. Regular scientific papers and practitioner-oriented work, showcasing practical insights, or innovative applications that may not yet be developed into full papers.
All papers must use the official conference template, which will be available in Word and LaTeX formats, and must be submitted via the EasyChair platform (link to be provided). Submissions must be original and not simultaneously under review elsewhere. All papers will undergo a peer-review process. Authors of accepted papers may be invited to submit extended versions to special issues of selected international journals.
| Research track | Practitioner track | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Original and complete research contributions. |
Case studies, software packages, implementation experiences, or emerging methodologies of interest to both academics and practitioners. Please note that purely marketing-focused submissions cannot be accepted. |
| Template | Latex / Word template published soon. | Latex / Word template published soon |
| Page limit | Up to 8 pages | Up to 4 pages |
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Submission deadline |
16 October 2026 | 16 October 2026 |
| Presentation format | Regular conference presentations. | Short presentations in practitioner focused sessions. |
Please make sure to indicate your track choice during submission in easy chair.
Special issues
Selected high-quality papers will be invited to contribute to special issues in leading international journals in the field of public transport and transportation systems. Details of the partnering journals and submission timelines will be announced later.
Submission guidelines
Further information on submission templates, presentation guidelines, and conference materials will be made available on this website as the event approaches. All submissions must be completed through the EasyChair platform once the system opens.
Topics
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Planning and Design
- Network design, service planning, and timetable optimization
- Fleet planning, vehicle and crew scheduling, and resource allocation
- Assess planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, including terminals and interchanges
- Integration of public transport with on-demand , shared, electric, automated mobility services
2. Operations, Control, and Management
- Real-time monitoring, control, and reliability improvement
- Robust and flexible operations under uncertainty and disruption
- Traffic management, synchronization, and adaptive control strategies
- Demand management and information provision (e.g., disruptions, crowding, public health)
- Facilities and asset management, including rolling stock, depots, and switches
3. Technology, Data, and Computing
- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications in public transport
- Simulation, digital twins, and visualization for analysis, control, and decision support
- Operation research methods and AI/ML/LLM algorithms for public transport systems
- Data quality, security, privacy, and standard for public transport
- Leveraging synthetic and passively collected data (e.g., smartcard, mobile phone, GTFS) for research and practice
- Data-driven passenger demand modeling and behavioral analytics
4. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
- Energy management and electrification of public transport fleets
- Hydrogen and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems in public transport
- Environmental performance models, emissions reduction/mitigation measures, and noise control
- Strategies for energy-efficient and low-carbon public transport