DISPATCH LABORATORY

This computer program is an interactive simulation of a CTC system. It consists of an events simulation module and a CTC management module. The events simulation drives such events as train movements, switch and signal responses, and maintenance crew activities. Voice communications are simulated on a CRT with printed messages and message masks for dispatcher responses. The management subsystem provides track displays, train presence indications, switch and signal settings on 2 color CRTs. Another color CRT is used for CTC control board interaction. The system is designed to replicate actual CTC installations. This system is the first phase of a project to develop computer assisted dispatch aids. Later phases of the project include modeling train meets and passes to develop optimal dispatching.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Direct requests to Director, Operations Research, Southern Railway.
• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Railway System

  125 Spring Street, SW
  Atlanta, GA  United States  30303
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: n.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Centralized traffic control; Computer programs; Dispatching; Information processing; Minicomputers; Operations; Planning; Training devices
• Identifier Terms: FORTRAN (Computer program language)
• Old TRIS Terms: Operating strategies; Operations planning
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00174211
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Southern Railway System
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 18 1978 12:00AM