A SYSTEM FOR AIDING COST MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING WITH RESPECT TO ROLLING STOCK REPLACEMENT

The authors describe a system designed to aid rolling stock management and improve productivity and profitability. It is intended for transport companies which operate locomotives. The practical example given is that of the management system for traction motor maintenance of the Canadian railway company, Via Rail Canada.

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• Authors:
  • DEROME, R
  • DEROME, L
• Publication Date: 1985-10

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 493-500
• Serial:
  • Transports
  • Issue Number: 308
  • Publisher: Editions Techniques et Economiques
  • ISSN: 0564-1373

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel electric locomotives; Maintenance management; Management information systems; Motors; Productivity; Traction; Traction drives
• Identifier Terms: Via Rail Canada
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00455034
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 10:00PM