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.