Time to Write Off the Whiteboard

Coordination in railroad depots traditionally has been based around a whiteboard in a control room or supervisor office. Information is handwritten on the board, detailing train expected arrivals and departures, together with a list of rolling stock maintenance tasks that need to be done. This article discusses an innovative web-based approach to depot train maintenance planning which is offering a more reliable alternative to the whiteboard system. The web-based system has a graphical map layout representing the depot, on which trains can be positioned. Changes and progress on maintenance tasks and train arrivals/departures can be entered electronically. This information is automatically and immediately recorded and updated on the system. Information also can be instantly transmitted to any part of the depot, and reports can be generated easily.

• Record URL:
  • https://www.railpro.co.uk/digital-issues
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/49957551
• Authors:
  • Rocataliata, Alex
• Publication Date: 2013-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 53-54
• Serial:
  • Rail Professional
  • Issue Number: 189
  • Publisher: Cambridge Publishers Limited
  • ISSN: 1476-2196
  • Serial URL: http://www.cpl.biz/ourwork/general/rp.htm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment maintenance; Information dissemination; Information systems; Maintenance management; Railroad maintenance facilities
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01492301
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 4 2013 9:43AM