EAR BUILDS A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

East African Railways Implemented an integrated computer-based management information system because there was an urgent need to exercise greater control over wagons, coaches and locomotives to insure their maximum utilization. In addition to this, computer application to rail wear analysis, including rail wear in curves was initiated. Developments and accomplishments are enumerated.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 772-773
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Control systems; Costs; Curved track; Economics; Freight cars; Information processing; Inventory control; Locomotives; Mathematical models; Passenger cars; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Railroad trains; Railroads; Statistical analysis; Structural design; Superelevation; Technology; Wear
• Geographic Terms: Africa
• Old TRIS Terms: Mathematical studies; Rail design
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Economics; Finance; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037421
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1976 12:00AM