DEMONSTRATION OF DYNAMIC TRACK ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM PHASE I REPORT
This project expands Southern Pacific's CACTUS (Computer Assisted Classification Track Utilization System) computer program to incorporate numerous enhancements and modifications necessary to assist a yardmaster in making real-time track assignment decisions in an actual field trial. The prototype program developed maximizes classification track use and minimizes switch-engine work while producing a simple yard inventory capable of providing a track standing inventory of cars and of moving cars within the inventory.
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Corporate Authors:
SRI International
333 Ravenswood Avenue
Menlo Park, CA United States 94025-3493Southern Pacific Transportation Company
1 Market Street
San Francisco, CA United States 94105Association of American Railroads
Freight Car Utilization Program, 1920 L Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20036 -
Authors:
- Wong, P J
- Elliott, C V
- Hathorne, M R
- Publication Date: 1979-6
Media Info
- Features: Figures; Tables;
- Pagination: 58 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Classification yards; Computer programs; Control systems; Inventory; Management information systems; Railroad terminals; Railroad yards; Yard operations
- Identifier Terms: FORTRAN (Computer program language)
- Old TRIS Terms: Yard and terminal control; Yard throughput
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00322182
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 18 1981 12:00AM