105results about "Classification yard switching systems" patented technology

The invention relates to a method for improving shunting route setting of a centralized traffic control system, a device and a medium. The method comprises the following steps: S1, acquiring a shunting operation plan from an interface of a SMIS and generating a shunting route sequence, by a centralized traffic control system; S2, adding an operation direction, a location identifier of a shunter, a current control mode of the shunter and a description of a next route based on an original shunter number of the centralized traffic control system; S3, configuring a manual setting mode and an automatic triggering mode for shunting route setting; S4, adding identifiers of the manual setting mode and the automatic triggering mode to shunter number display; S5, in the manual setting mode, adding a shunting plan constraint state and a free setting state to a shunting route setting logic of the centralized traffic control system; and the like. Compared with the prior art, the invention improves the shunting route setting safety and efficiency of the centralized traffic control system.

Methods and systems for managing operations of a classification yard. In embodiments a release speed, coupling speed, and / or a predicted speed at one or more points of a route along which a cut is being routed is determined. A set of event messages of events that occurred during the traveling of the cut is generated. Real-world measurements associated with an actual speed of the cut at the one or more points of the route are obtained. Coefficients associated with the predicted speed of the cut at the one or more points are autotuned based on the real-world measurements, a status of one or more devices used to route the cut is determined based, at least in part, on thresholding analysis applied to the real-world measurements, and the set of event messages is stored in an event log for subsequent replaying in a graphical user interface (GUI).

The present invention relates to a marshalled train management method, apparatus, device and medium, the method including: S1: identifying, by a CC, train formation; S2: identifying, by a trackside ZC, coupling marshalling information; S3: when the coupling marshalling information or the train formation is valid, calculating, by the trackside ZC, a valid movement authorization for the marshalled train; S4: checking, by the CC, a currently applied marshalled train parameter state thereof; if the coupling marshalling information or the train formation is valid, setting the formed train parameter state to be available; and if the state is available and the valid movement authorization is received, safely controlling the train to run; S5: verifying, by the CC, an availability state of the marshalled train parameter state in real time according to the coupling marshalling information or the train formation; and S6: when the coupling state of the marshalled train changes during online coupling or dis-marshalling, re-performing the calculation and verification steps of the CC and the trackside ZC. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has advantages of high safety, high reliability, high availability, etc.

A method for assigning train blocks at a railroad merchandise yard includes determining, using a first optimization model and historical train block volume data, a first list of train block assignments for a plurality of train blocks and a plurality of classification tracks of a classification bowl. The method further includes displaying the first list of train block assignments generated by the first optimization model if the volume of the train blocks is not greater than the total available track length of the classification tracks. The method further includes determining and displaying, using a second optimization model and the historical train block volume data, a second list of train block assignments for the plurality of train blocks and the plurality of classification tracks of the classification bowl if the volume of the plurality of train blocks is greater than the total available track length of the plurality of classification tracks.

A method for assigning train blocks at a railroad merchandise yard includes determining, using a first optimization model and historical train block volume data, a first list of train block assignments for a plurality of train blocks and a plurality of classification tracks of a classification bowl. The method further includes displaying the first list of train block assignments generated by the first optimization model if the volume of the train blocks is not greater than the total available track length of the classification tracks. The method further includes determining and displaying, using a second optimization model and the historical train block volume data, a second list of train block assignments for the plurality of train blocks and the plurality of classification tracks of the classification bowl if the volume of the plurality of train blocks is greater than the total available track length of the plurality of classification tracks.

Systems and techniques for intelligently diffusing units across parking lot resources of a hub based on a dual-stream resource optimization (DSRO). In embodiments, a unit diffusion manager intelligently diffuses or spreads units across the parking spots of a parking lot resource to which the units may be assigned based on unit characteristics to maximize unit throughput within the hub. The unit characteristics of a unit include a unit-train assignment identifying the outbound train to which the unit may be assigned, a train-track assignment of the outbound train identifying the production track to which the outbound train is assigned for loading the units onto the outbound train, an identification of the customer to which the unit belongs, and / or other characteristics that may be relevant to the movement of the unit within the hub.

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling (10), in particular for a freight wagon of a track-guided vehicle, especially a rail vehicle, wherein the automatic train coupling (10) has a coupling head with at least one coupling element, wherein the coupling head with the at least one coupling element is, in particular, optionally or as required, in an uncoupled and ready-to-couple position or in a coupled position. The coupling head with the at least one coupling element is, in particular, also optionally or as required, operable in a buffer position, in which the coupling head with the at least one coupling element is in an uncoupled and not ready-to-couple position.According to the invention, it is particularly provided that the automatic train coupling (10) further comprises a contactless data exchange device which is designed to detect the presence or absence of a counter coupling of an immediately adjacent wagon.

A method for switching railcars at a railroad yard includes accessing a list of selected railcars for an outgoing train. The method further includes generating a plurality of train consists that each comply with a set of train rules. The method further includes displaying indications of the generated train consists and their associated number of railyard switch moves on an electronic display. The method further includes receiving a user selection of a desired train consist from the plurality of displayed train consists. The method further includes generating a plurality of switch lists according to the desired train consist and a current inventory of railcars in the railyard. The switch lists include instructions about how to form the desired train consist in the railyard. The method further includes displaying the plurality of switch lists on the electronic display.

Combining a rail yard management system with an energy management system and health management system for optimizing a train consist build is provided. The rail yard management system determines railway cars and locomotives currently available at the rail yard. If there are not enough railway cars and / or locomotives available at the rail yard, the rail yard management system predicts or determines available railway cars and / or locomotives that are part of one or more inbound train consists. The rail yard management system queries the energy management system for energy management data associated with the locomotives to be assigned to the train consist. Planning of a desired train consist is a dynamic and iterative process where the planned train consist may be iteratively revised to include modifying the numbers and positions of locomotives to be included in the train consist for optimizing energy management and health management of the planned train consist.

Systems, methods and devices for monitoring slack, coupling events, speeds and impacts, and rail car orientation during railway coupling operations and for determining health of coupling components. Monitoring devices are configured with a radar unit and circuitry to generate radar signals for detection of a rail car within a target zone, and for monitoring the rail car proximity to another rail car when adjacent rail cars are coupled together. The system, devices and methods determine slack between adjacent rail cars, and can be measured and monitored during travel of the rail cars on a track, and can also measure coupler health, including the condition of coupling components. The system, methods and devices include intelligent learning and algorithms to allow the radar to provide accurate determinations using the target location of a rail car.

Provided in the present invention are a system and method for operating multiple locomotive dispatch numbers on the basis of a station yard layout. The method comprises: a train operation terminal loading a station yard layout control for operation by a user; in response to a click operation of the user on a target device, the station yard layout control sending control device information of the target device to the train operation terminal; the train operation terminal initializing a locomotive dispatch number operation interface of the target device on the basis of the control device information; in response to a locomotive dispatch number information modification operation performed by the user on the locomotive dispatch number operation interface, the train operation terminal sending modified locomotive dispatch number information of the target device to an autonomous computer; the autonomous computer performing verification, and after the verification is successful, updating a station yard representation and state, generating representation information and sending the representation information back to the strain operation terminal; the train operation terminal parsing the representation information and transmitting a parsed station yard representation and state to the station yard layout control; and station yard layout control displaying the modified locomotive dispatch number information and a device state. The present invention can reduce the work intensity of station staff in operating locomotive dispatch numbers, thereby meeting on-site requirements, and improving the work efficiency of the station staff.

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling (10), in particular for a freight wagon of a track-guided vehicle, especially a rail vehicle, wherein the automatic train coupling (10) has a coupling head with at least one coupling element, wherein the coupling head with the at least one coupling element is, in particular, optionally or as required, in an uncoupled and ready-to-couple position or in a coupled position. The coupling head with the at least one coupling element is, in particular, also optionally or as required, operable in a buffer position, in which the coupling head with the at least one coupling element is in an uncoupled and not ready-to-couple position.According to the invention, it is particularly provided that the automatic train coupling (10) further comprises a contactless data exchange device which is designed to detect the presence or absence of a counter coupling of an immediately adjacent wagon.

The invention comprises a method for computer-aided control of the operation of processes in a shunting system, in which the operating speed of processes running along a path to a destination (D) in the shunting system is reduced as they pass track brakes located in the path of the respective process. For at least one directly consecutive pair of processes, of which the first process is the leading process (1) and the following process is the trailing process (2), the operating speeds of the leading and trailing processes are computer-aided such that the trailing process overtakes the leading process at a coupling point (CP) before reaching the destination. The trailing process and the leading process are automatically coupled as soon as these two processes meet. Furthermore, a computing environment, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium are included.

Methods and systems for determining a status of detectors in a classification yard. In particular embodiments, a set of car event data associated with a detector may be analyzed to determine the performance of the detector during operations of each car event. A status of the detector may be determined from the analysis of the performance of the detector during operations of each car event. In embodiments, the analysis may include thresholding analysis that may be configured to determine a relationship (e.g., a deviation relationship) between real-world speeds measured during the car events and predicted speeds expected during the car events for each car event associated with the detector. In embodiments, the status of the detector may be used to ensure corrective actions on the detector (e.g., deploy maintenance personnel, report the status of the detector, send a control signal to the detector to deactivate, etc.).

Systems and techniques for detecting applied railcar brakes within a railroad classification yard using thermal imaging. A thermal imaging system, including at least one thermal imaging sensor, captures a plurality of thermal images of railcar wheels. The thermal imaging system determines if a temperature within a user-defined bounding box on the thermal sensor's field of view exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold for a specified amount of time. Alternatively, a neural network may be used to detect the excessive temperature. In response, the thermal imaging system sends a system message, and a computer processor receives the system message and, if it meets reporting criteria, identifies the particular railcar and generates and transmits an alert message indicating a potential issue with the wheels of the railcar.

A method is provided for shunting route setting of a centralized traffic control system. The method includes S1, acquiring a shunting operation plan from an interface of a SMIS and generating a shunting route sequence, by a centralized traffic control system; S2, adding an operation direction, a location identifier of a shunter, a current control mode of the shunter and a description of a next route based on an original shunter number of the centralized traffic control system; S3, configuring a manual setting mode and an automatic triggering mode for shunting route setting; S4, adding identifiers of the manual setting mode and the automatic triggering mode to shunter number display; and S5, in the manual setting mode, adding a shunting plan constraint state and a free setting state to a shunting route setting logic of the centralized traffic control system.

A method for assigning train blocks at a railroad merchandise yard includes determining, using a first optimization model and historical train block volume data, a first list of train block assignments for a plurality of train blocks and a plurality of classification tracks of a classification bowl. The method further includes displaying the first list of train block assignments generated by the first optimization model if the volume of the train blocks is not greater than the total available track length of the classification tracks. The method further includes determining and displaying, using a second optimization model and the historical train block volume data, a second list of train block assignments for the plurality of train blocks and the plurality of classification tracks of the classification bowl if the volume of the plurality of train blocks is greater than the total available track length of the plurality of classification tracks.

A method for switching railcars at a railroad yard includes accessing a list of selected railcars for an outgoing train. The method further includes generating a plurality of train consists that each comply with a set of train rules. The method further includes displaying indications of the generated train consists and their associated number of railyard switch moves on an electronic display. The method further includes receiving a user selection of a desired train consist from the plurality of displayed train consists. The method further includes generating a plurality of switch lists according to the desired train consist and a current inventory of railcars in the railyard. The switch lists include instructions about how to form the desired train consist in the railyard. The method further includes displaying the plurality of switch lists on the electronic display.

Systems and techniques for optimizing ramp operations of a hub based on a dual-stream resource optimization (DSRO) through an intelligent graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI dynamically visualizes an optimized ramp operations schedule, enabling operators to interact with and adjust the schedule of inbound and outbound trains. Re-optimization features adapt to changes made by the operator, maintaining efficient hub operations. The GUI's intelligent decision-making capabilities consider complex resource interdependencies and the cascading effects of schedule adjustments. Enhanced operational efficiency is achieved by providing alerts and notifications for deviations from the optimized plan, facilitating swift action. User-driven optimization offers operators the flexibility to select from multiple optimization options or maintain the original schedule. This intelligent GUI integration with the ramp operations optimization system advances intermodal hub management, driving efficiency and responsiveness.

Methods and systems for visualizing event data associated with operations of a classification yard and replaying the visualized event data in a graphical user interface. In embodiments, graphical representation of the classification yard, including its components (e.g., devices and track segments) is generated. A set of event messages is extracted from an event log, and analyzed to determine a component associated with each event message. A visual representation is generated for each event message in the set of event messages and overlaid onto the graphical representation of the component to which the event message is associated. The overlaid visual representations are replayed in a sequence according to timestamps of the visualized event messages.

Disclosed by the disclosure are a method and system for associating a fixed marshalling with a departure marshalling. The method includes the following steps: respectively comparing data of the departure marshalling with data of the corresponding fixed marshalling before a shunting plan is executed, after the shunting plane is executed, and before departure to determine whether the departure marshalling conforms to the fixed marshalling, and performing early warning on the departure marshalling, and restricting the departure when the departure marshalling does not conform to the fixed marshalling. According to the disclosure, automatic comparison can be achieved, and whether the departure marshalling conforms to the fixed marshalling can be determined, thus improving the operation efficiency, effectively preventing errors and careless omissions, improving the operation efficiency, reducing the labor intensity, facilitating the improvement of the train marshalling efficiency, guaranteeing the train safety, improving the automatic train management level, assisting operators in improving the quality of fixed marshaling management, and further improving the transportation efficiency.

Methods and systems providing predictive models for estimating tuning coefficients for automatically tuning operations of a classification yard. In embodiments, a set of predictions for car events at a segment or device may be generated using a current set of tuning coefficients for the segment or device. Real-world data related to the car events at the segment or device may be compiled, and a set of candidate tuning coefficients may be generated for the segment or device based on application of a predictive model to the real-world data. The segment or device may be automatically tuned based on a comparison of the set of candidate tuning coefficients and current set of tuning coefficients to the real-world data to determine which of the set of candidate tuning coefficients and the current set of tuning coefficients yields more accurate results for cuts passing the segment or device.

A system allows operation of a mainline switch and one or more yard switches. The mainline switch can have vital functions and the yard switches may or may not be vital. The system can be implemented to route a train from a mainline to a rail yard track, where a route is designated and includes the mainline switch and the yard switch.

Methods and systems for selection of a control speed for a remote-controlled vehicle based on rulesets applied to control nodes within a viewing window. In embodiments, a viewing window including control nodes, each having a having ruleset defining operating conditions associated therewith, may be determined. The ruleset for a control node may define operating limitations (e.g., speed limitations, orientation limitations, etc.) at the control node. In embodiments, a control speed plan for the viewing window may be generated based on the operating conditions for each control node within the current viewing window based on the limitations associated with each control node. The control speed plan may include an optimal control speed at each control node within the viewing window and a speed profile indicating an acceleration or deceleration curve to be followed through each of the optimal control speeds in the control speed plan when executing the control speed plan.

The invention relates to a method, in particular a computer-implemented method, for dynamically setting shunting track areas (354, 356) in a rail area (242, 342) of a rail system (220, 320), comprising providing a plurality of transparent data balises (234, 334) arranged in the rail area (242, 342), wherein the transparent data balises (234, 334) are each operable in at least one boundary balise mode and an overrun mode, obtaining at least one shunting instruction data set, defining at least one first shunting track area (354, 356) located in the rail area (242, 342) by defining a boundary of the first shunting track area (354, 356) based on the obtained shunting instruction data set, wherein the defining of the first shunting track area (354, 356) is a Determining transparent data balises (234, 334) from the plurality of transparent data balises (234, 334),which form the boundary of the first shunting section (354, 356), and setting the first shunting section (354, 356) by setting the transparent data balises (234, 334) forming the boundary of the first shunting section (354, 356) to the boundary balise mode.,

The present invention discloses an interconnection and intercommunication method and system for a virtual marshalling train control system in a heavy haul railway. The method includes: determining a switching area for switching ground equipment between an existing line and a virtual marshalling line; switching a ground equipment control right when a train runs to within a range of the switching area; and after switching of the ground equipment control right is completed, sending, by the ground equipment in the virtual marshalling line, a marshalling command to on-board equipment of the train, and virtually marshalling, by the on-board equipment, the train corresponding to the on-board equipment and a front train in a formation based on the marshalling command. According to the present invention, the switching between different signal systems can be implemented, and the efficiency of train operation can be improved.

The invention provides railroad path optimization method. The method determines whether at least one switch machine from a plurality of switch machines is occupied in the at least one route and detects at least one unavailable route if the at least one switch machine is occupied. Further, the method identifies at least one desired route and at least one available route associated with an origin point and at least one desired route and at least one available route associated with a destination point to identify at least one available route for the destination point. Based on the identified available route, the method predicts the at least one optimal route and ranks the at least one predicted optimal route to enable selection of a final optimal route for travel.

A method for controlling vehicle parking, includes: obtaining, by a processor, a current vehicle speed and a current vehicle control level of a vehicle; obtaining, by the processor, a target vehicle speed of the vehicle, and obtaining a target vehicle control level of the vehicle according to the current vehicle control level; obtaining, by the processor, a first vehicle control level according to the current vehicle speed, the target vehicle speed, the current vehicle control level, and the target vehicle control level; and controlling, by the processor, the vehicle to run according to the first vehicle control level.