Disclosed in the present invention are a heavy-haul train and a longitudinal dynamics traction operation optimization control system and method thereof. A model prediction function is added to a locomotive wireless double heading system so as to suppress large longitudinal impulse that is likely to be generated when the operation speed of the heavy-haul combined train is regulated, especially when the heavy-haul train is switched at a grade change point working condition, and the major potential safety hazard that affects the safe and stable operation of the heavy-haul combined train is avoided. In a distributed dynamic marshalling mode of the heavy-haul combined train, the requirements for the difference between the tractive force and the regenerative braking force of a master locomotive and slave locomotives of a multi-locomotive under the same working condition are predicted by the model, the amplitude of the power for the traction and the regenerative braking of the master locomotive and the slave locomotives is reasonably adjusted, and asynchronous control of the train under different working conditions is gradually achieved, so that the purposes of optimizing the dynamics performance of the heavy-haul combined train and reducing the longitudinal impulse of the heavy-haul train are achieved, and the operation of the train is guaranteed.

Disclosed in the present invention are a heavy-haul train and a longitudinal dynamics traction operation optimization control system and method thereof. A model prediction function is added to a locomotive wireless double heading system so as to suppress large longitudinal impulse that is likely to be generated when the operation speed of the heavy-haul combined train is regulated, especially when the heavy-haul train is switched at a grade change point working condition, and the major potential safety hazard that affects the safe and stable operation of the heavy-haul combined train is avoided. In a distributed dynamic marshalling mode of the heavy-haul combined train, the requirements for the difference between the tractive force and the regenerative braking force of a master locomotive and slave locomotives of a multi-locomotive under the same working condition are predicted by the model, the amplitude of the power for the traction and the regenerative braking of the master locomotive and the slave locomotives is reasonably adjusted, and asynchronous control of the train under different working conditions is gradually achieved, so that the purposes of optimizing the dynamics performance of the heavy-haul combined train and reducing the longitudinal impulse of the heavy-haul train are achieved, and the operation of the train is guaranteed.

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices, systems, and methods related to tracking location of operator control units for locomotives. In an exemplary embodiment, an operator control unit includes a user interface configured to receive one or more commands from an operator for controlling a locomotive. The operator control unit also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to receive location information of the operator control unit, and a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is configured to transmit command data corresponding to the one or more commands and location data corresponding to the location information to a machine control unit on the locomotive.

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices, systems, and methods related to tracking location of operator control units for locomotives. In an exemplary embodiment, an operator control unit includes a user interface configured to receive one or more commands from an operator for controlling a locomotive. The operator control unit also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to receive location information of the operator control unit, and a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is configured to transmit command data corresponding to the one or more commands and location data corresponding to the location information to a machine control unit on the locomotive.

There is described a peripheral post of railway field devices, comprising: a plurality of control modules operatively connected or connectable by electric cables to respective railway field devices; a rack housing said plurality of control modules, wherein said rack comprises: a wiring frame adapted to be permanently attached to a support surface or to an installation wall, comprising a front side and an opposite rear side and comprising on the rear side first connectors adapted to be electrically connected to end portions of said cables; a support and containment frame of the modules adapted to house said modules and adapted to be coupled to the wiring frame by drawing said support and containment frame near the wiring frame from said front side so as to reach a coupling position.

A transportation system is provided. The system includes: a highway vehicle, a first set of highway points located along a path of the vehicle, a second set of highway points located along a traffic signal section, at least one RFID tag located at each of the first set and the second set of highway points, and at least one RFID tag reader located on the highway vehicle connected to a network. The at least one RFID tag located at the first set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the highway vehicle as it passes the first set of highway points and the at least one RFID tag located at the second set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the vehicle as it passes the second set of highway points.

A transportation system is provided. The system includes: a highway vehicle, a first set of highway points located along a path of the vehicle, a second set of highway points located along a traffic signal section, at least one RFID tag located at each of the first set and the second set of highway points, and at least one RFID tag reader located on the highway vehicle connected to a network. The at least one RFID tag located at the first set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the highway vehicle as it passes the first set of highway points and the at least one RFID tag located at the second set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the vehicle as it passes the second set of highway points.

Disclosed in the present invention are a heavy-haul train and a longitudinal dynamics traction operation optimization control system and method thereof. A model prediction function is added to a locomotive wireless double heading system so as to suppress large longitudinal impulse that is likely to be generated when the operation speed of the heavy-haul combined train is regulated, especially when the heavy-haul train is switched at a grade change point working condition, and the major potential safety hazard that affects the safe and stable operation of the heavy-haul combined train is avoided. In a distributed dynamic marshalling mode of the heavy-haul combined train, the requirements for the difference between the tractive force and the regenerative braking force of a master locomotive and slave locomotives of a multi-locomotive under the same working condition are predicted by the model, the amplitude of the power for the traction and the regenerative braking of the master locomotive and the slave locomotives is reasonably adjusted, and asynchronous control of the train under different working conditions is gradually achieved, so that the purposes of optimizing the dynamics performance of the heavy-haul combined train and reducing the longitudinal impulse of the heavy-haul train are achieved, and the operation of the train is guaranteed.

Disclosed in the present invention are a heavy-haul train and a longitudinal dynamics traction operation optimization control system and method thereof. A model prediction function is added to a locomotive wireless double heading system so as to suppress large longitudinal impulse that is likely to be generated when the operation speed of the heavy-haul combined train is regulated, especially when the heavy-haul train is switched at a grade change point working condition, and the major potential safety hazard that affects the safe and stable operation of the heavy-haul combined train is avoided. In a distributed dynamic marshalling mode of the heavy-haul combined train, the requirements for the difference between the tractive force and the regenerative braking force of a master locomotive and slave locomotives of a multi-locomotive under the same working condition are predicted by the model, the amplitude of the power for the traction and the regenerative braking of the master locomotive and the slave locomotives is reasonably adjusted, and asynchronous control of the train under different working conditions is gradually achieved, so that the purposes of optimizing the dynamics performance of the heavy-haul combined train and reducing the longitudinal impulse of the heavy-haul train are achieved, and the operation of the train is guaranteed.