How intelligent control systems could reduce energy consumption in public transport In order to expand public transport as quickly as possible, concepts are needed that make do with existing capacities – above all infrastructure, but also available energy. One promising approach is the development of intelligent control systems that efficiently link the operation and control of traction power networks. Rail

The new generation of personnel dispatching For a long time, tabular planning methods were considered the standard in personnel scheduling. Modern solutions, on the other hand, increasingly rely on graphical approaches that clearly visualize individual planning aspects and their interrelationships. In this article, you will learn why the combination of both approaches will shape the future of duty scheduling. Challenges

On the right train to your desired destination Split Train Operations at the Rhaetian Railway One train, two destinations: Passengers traveling with the Rhaetian Railway may find themselves on what is known as a split train — a train that heads toward different final destinations. Seamless coordination between the dispatching and passenger information systems ensures that travelers board the correct

Automation approaches in public transport depots How can operational processes, e.g. driving to the car wash, workshop or charging station, be optimized through automation in the vehicle depot? What approaches are currently being tested and how could these be put into practice? The demand for sustainable and affordable mobility is growing rapidly. In the long term, this can only be

PEAK.PROFAHR Personnel scheduling – Moving with a system PEAK.PROFAHR – scalable, flexible and universally applicable! Profahr is a system for planning, disposition and billing of driving personnel in transport companies. It supports the operational process and offers a flexible and universally applicable software solution, especially with the core application, operational personnel scheduling. Profahr guarantees compliance with legal and operational regulations