An energy-management system of a train performs real-time assessment of operating parameters of the train and characteristics of a route using machine-learning algorithms. A consist management module within the energy-management system evaluates predictions of future performance by the train when different numbers of locomotives within a consist are inactive. Calculating and comparing operating benefits obtained from the predictions with respect to an upcoming distance, the consist management module identifies a number of locomotives to place in an isolation mode to provide efficient operation of the train. The number identified is provided to a driving strategy module for consideration in maneuvering the train over the upcoming distance.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING LOCOMOTIVES WITHIN A CONSIST
2025-05-01
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B61L Leiten des Eisenbahnverkehrs , GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC |
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