A Fit-For-Duty network system and method that integrates several drowsiness detection devices with software analytics engine to more accurately predict, monitor and/or detect an actual unfit-for-duty condition or positive event in real time. The system monitors behavior based on changing operational conditions (such as speed of vehicle and pre-defined conditions, such as time of day and geographic conditions) to dynamically estimate both seriousness and probability of a positive event. Moreover, based on estimated seriousness and probability of a positive event the system self-initiates different levels of alerts ranging from light and sound, to connection to a third party intervener (such as an operations center), to stopping the vehicle.

The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.

The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.

A method for generating instructions for servicing a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving fault data related to a fault of the vehicle to a database, wherein the fault data is generated by a diagnostic system of the vehicle, and wherein the database comprises technical information of at least a portion of the vehicle and information related to one or more faults of the vehicle; sending, to a mobile device, solution data addressing the fault, wherein the solution data identifies a defective part in the vehicle; receiving an image of an object associated with the vehicle, wherein the image is captured by an image sensor on the mobile device; determining a location of the mobile device in a three-dimensional model of the vehicle based on the image; sending computer-executable programing instructions on performing an augmented reality procedure for displaying, on the mobile device, a route from the mobile device to the defective part, and instructions on servicing the defective part; after the defective part is serviced, sending a result of a diagnostic procedure to the mobile device, wherein the diagnostic procedure determines whether the fault is addressed.

Described are a system, method, and computer program product for automatic inspection of a train including one or more locomotives and/or railcars. The method includes activating, or causing the activation of, at least one scanning drone including at least one sensor configured to obtain primary inspection data of the train. The method also includes communicating at least one set of scanning drone operating instructions configured to cause the at least one scanning drone to obtain the primary inspection data along a travel path associated with the train. The method further includes receiving the primary inspection data from the at least one sensor. In further non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the method includes activating, or causing the activation of, at least one micro drone including at least one sensor configured to obtain secondary inspection data of the train.

A vehicle running system based on rail transport, including a track, a framework, two levitation devices and a running device. The track is provided with a slot, in which the framework is provided. The levitation devices are provided between the track and the framework, and a top surface of the levitation device is fixedly connected to a bottom surface of the framework through a suspension structure. The running device includes two conductor plates and two running structures. The conductor plates are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the slot, and are corresponding to the running structures. The reluctance force of magnetic wheels is converted into a driving force to drive maglev vehicles, and the levitation force is converted into a guiding force to realize the self-stabilization of vehicle guidance. A vehicle running method based on this system is also provided.

A vehicle running system based on rail transport, including a track, a framework, two levitation devices and a running device. The track is provided with a slot, in which the framework is provided. The levitation devices are provided between the track and the framework, and a top surface of the levitation device is fixedly connected to a bottom surface of the framework through a suspension structure. The running device includes two conductor plates and two running structures. The conductor plates are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the slot, and are corresponding to the running structures. The reluctance force of magnetic wheels is converted into a driving force to drive maglev vehicles, and the levitation force is converted into a guiding force to realize the self-stabilization of vehicle guidance. A vehicle running method based on this system is also provided.

A rail yard management system and method that takes advantage of infrastructure installed in rail yards and on train consists to allow the management of the assembly, disassembly and validation of train consists in the rail yard. A train management system and method is also provided.

The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.

The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.