Improved Railroad Operations Using a Railroad Automated Identification and Location System. Volume 1. New Procedures for Tactical Operating Planning Decisions

Wong, P. J.; Conrad, B; Elliott, C V; Johnson, J M; Tashker, M G; SRI International; Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company

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Improved Railroad Operations Using a Railroad Automated Identification and Location System. Volume 1. New Procedures for Tactical Operating Planning Decisions

1977-10-01
By Wong, P. J. ; Conrad, B ; Elliott, C V ; ...

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Wong, P. J. ; Conrad, B ; Elliott, C V ; Johnson, J M ; Tashker, M G

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SRI International ; Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company

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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
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Automation Car Distribution (Railroads) Car Utilization (Railroads) Computer Programming Computer Programs Control Systems Dispatching Freight Cars Inventory Control Location Management Management Information Systems Operations Planning Position Fixing Railroad Terminals Railroad Yards Routing Scheduling Simulation
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FRA/OPPD-77/18 Final Rpt
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Tech Report
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United States
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Volume 1 of 2
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
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This volume documents the new tactical operations planning procedures developed to interface with the Grand Trunk's Railroad Automation Identification and Location System (RAILS). The tactical planning procedures for dispatching and yard management are described in detail, and the results of on-line experiments are presented. (Portions of this document are not fully legible)
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