“Orchestration by Mission” relieves the operator of the train handling micro details so that operators can focus on the environment, the location of their fellow workers and other nearby trains. This improved situational awareness helps enhance safety for all employees in the yard. Removing the engineer from on board the locomotive reduces human factor risks.

Railspire takes care of the train handling details – such as grade, slip, tonnage, length, tractive effort and braking horsepower, so the operator can concentrate on getting the job done. With Mission Control, the operator gives intuitive instructions to the locomotive and it takes care of the handling. Think about moving a 100 car covered hopper train through a grain loading facility – 63.5 ft at a time, or think about flat switching a manifest yard to build up an outbound consist. The engineer sets their mission for the locomotive, and is able to monitor the train, loco and yard to ensure safe, accurate, efficient and consistent execution.

With Railspire managing the train handling, missions are executed exactly to the operator’s requirements with algorithms to optimize locomotive effectiveness and maximize track and yard throughput.  Operators can be centrally located and manage missions in multiple territories.

One operator, multiple trains, multiple territories, all working to optimal safety and efficiency.

Railspire locomotives work around the clock to ensure the safe and productive use of assets, labor, and resources. Moving a road train off the main line and into the yard, switching, loading and unloading cars — all these operations are improved with Railspire train handling.

Railspire integrates with modern and legacy locomotives to help operating practices and mechanical teams understand the dynamic data generated during train handling. This intelligence helps minimize maintenance and repairs while extending the life of the motive power and rolling stock. This rich data can help with training and process improvement initiatives.