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.

• Corporate Authors:

  SRI International

  333 Ravenswood Avenue
  Menlo Park, CA  United States  94025-3493

  Southern Pacific Transportation Company

  1 Market Street
  San Francisco, CA  United States  94105

  Association 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