A block segmentation unit is configured to obtain a segmentation number for segmenting a vehicle operation schedule in the unit of a predetermined target time, compute costs of each trip segmented at any one of predetermined segmentation candidate points, determine a segmentation point having the lowest cost, and segment the vehicle operation schedule into the trips. In addition, a duty structuring unit is configured to set a consecutive structuring number of the trip segments, and determine whether or not the segmentation number is evenly divided by the consecutive structuring number for each of the vehicle operation schedules. For the vehicle operation schedule in which the segmentation number is not evenly divided by the consecutive structuring number, patterns of combinations of consecutive block structured by the consecutive structuring number and residual trips are enumerated, and block are structured by combining the residual trips of each of the patterns and residual trips of each of patterns of other vehicle operation schedules.

An information processing device comprises processing circuitry to: acquire pieces of train line information and departure and arrival times at each stop position of a train; split the train line information based on replacement stop positions at which a task for working on the train can switch between staffs, to obtain a plurality of pieces of task fragment information each indicating a task of a staff corresponding to each split train line part; and allocate the pieces of task fragment information to target durations to create work schedules indicating a schedule of tasks for each of the target durations, wherein a series of the tasks continuously allocated in each work schedule corresponds to a basic work schedule, each work schedule includes one or more basic work schedule and the processing circuitry performs allocation of the pieces of task fragment information based on a constraint related to the basic work schedule.

An information processing device comprises processing circuitry to: acquire pieces of train line information and departure and arrival times at each stop position of a train; split the train line information based on replacement stop positions at which a task for working on the train can switch between staffs, to obtain a plurality of pieces of task fragment information each indicating a task of a staff corresponding to each split train line part; and allocate the pieces of task fragment information to target durations to create work schedules indicating a schedule of tasks for each of the target durations, wherein a series of the tasks continuously allocated in each work schedule corresponds to a basic work schedule, each work schedule includes one or more basic work schedule and the processing circuitry performs allocation of the pieces of task fragment information based on a constraint related to the basic work schedule.

The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.

The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.

An abnormal situation alarming system includes a detection unit that detects an abnormal situation, an acquisition unit that acquires, when the abnormal situation is detected, information representing the circumstances of the location where the abnormal situation occurred, a calculation unit that calculates the time allowable for handling the abnormal situation from a detection result of the abnormal situation and an acquisition result of the information, and an alarming unit that gives an alarm of the detection result of the abnormal situation and a calculation result of the time.

An abnormal situation alarming system includes a detection unit that detects an abnormal situation, an acquisition unit that acquires, when the abnormal situation is detected, information representing the circumstances of the location where the abnormal situation occurred, a calculation unit that calculates the time allowable for handling the abnormal situation from a detection result of the abnormal situation and an acquisition result of the information, and an alarming unit that gives an alarm of the detection result of the abnormal situation and a calculation result of the time.

A system and method for automating railroad maintenance by a tie gang using electronic tie marking (ETM) configured to optimize railroad asset maintenance. The system enables collision avoidance between members of the tie gang performing maintenance on railway assets (e.g., Rails, Ties, Ballasts, Turnouts, Crossings, etc.). The system can generate production numbers for the railway assets and evaluate an asset queue for the tie gang to perform maintenance. The system can utilize real-time updates from the tie gang to optimize work output. The system can provide a customizable user interface to identify, track, and process information related to maintenance of the railroad asset. The system also provides for a heads-up-display (HUD) to notify an operator of relevant information, such as maintenance information, travel indicators, and updated asset queue. The system can identify a next location and calculate an optimum path based on sensor input incorporating machine-specific and environmental characteristics.

A system and method for automating railroad maintenance by a tie gang using electronic tie marking (ETM) configured to optimize railroad asset maintenance. The system enables collision avoidance between members of the tie gang performing maintenance on railway assets (e.g., Rails, Ties, Ballasts, Turnouts, Crossings, etc.). The system can generate production numbers for the railway assets and evaluate an asset queue for the tie gang to perform maintenance. The system can utilize real-time updates from the tie gang to optimize work output. The system can provide a customizable user interface to identify, track, and process information related to maintenance of the railroad asset. The system also provides for a heads-up-display (HUD) to notify an operator of relevant information, such as maintenance information, travel indicators, and updated asset queue. The system can identify a next location and calculate an optimum path based on sensor input incorporating machine-specific and environmental characteristics.

The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.