How can I know what set swaps are being made in real-time?

Category: Operations
Capabilities: Consist Analysis

Knowing this, Crew Manager can be better prepared to minimise impact on passengers.

Knowing this, Service Delivery Manager can focus effort in minimising impact caused by last minute set-swap changes.

 

Set-swaps often happen due to last minute rolling stock changes, such as a faulty train. If an unexpected rolling stock arrive at a station, crew could be unprepared which in turn cause delays in preparing a train.

 

Difficulty: Unknown 

It can be dependent on each train operator, as some manage their own depot, some are managed by manufacturers.

Data: Unknown 

It is unknown what information is available where currently, and if information on set-swap at depot can be assessed in real-time.

Scalability: Unknown 

Dependent on data.

Maturity: Unknown 

JNCTION has spoken to a number of train operators, last minute set-swaps can seem to present challenges, it is unknown what information is available to aid communication.