Program Boosts Capacity

Recently launched by Brazil's CFlex, "Trains" uses graphic interfaces and computational algorithms to reduce the time trains spend on single track lines passing one another in loops. It analyzes information to offer conditions and options to freight train dispatchers and controllers. It currently operates on two Brazilian railways: Northeastern Railway (CFN) and Latin American Logistics (ALL). "Trains" is designed for flexibility, and to be able to adapt to any operational setting. The value of "Trains" is significant: it is assumed that for every $1 (US) invested, return on capital expenditures will be $10 (US) as long as there is a 1% reduction in transit time. Within two months of installation on ALL, train stop time decreased almost 17%, showing a 10% operating capacity gain of railway at harvest time. It is applicable to scenarios including: real time planning and train dispatching; real time train conflict resolution; maintenance and repair right-of-way issues; train prioritization; train creation or suspension; and train arrival time estimation.

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Authors:
- Gevert, Theodor
Publication Date: 2007-3

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Features: Photos;
Pagination: p 34
Serial:
- International Railway Journal
- Volume: 47
- Issue Number: 3
- Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
- ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Computer algorithms; Dispatching; Freight service; Freight traffic; Freight trains; Graphical user interfaces; Planning; Real time information; Return on investment; Schedules
Identifier Terms: CFlex; Trains (Computer program)
Uncontrolled Terms: Computer aided scheduling and dispatch; Time savings
Geographic Terms: Brazil
Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01045392
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Mar 26 2007 5:52PM