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Turning opportunities into success

Every operation is different, and complex problems require scientific solutions. Optym Rail makes the complex simple with proven ROI for some of the world’s largest rail operations.

Migrating to next-generation systems

A major European freight railroad wanted to migrate its planning and scheduling systems to next-generation systems. Optym was able to evaluate the railway’s data migration strategy and make recommendations to reduce risk.

Real-time rail scheduling

We developed an end-to-end train schedule optimization system that used real-time data to schedule train movements on a complex rail network, updated the schedule as disruptions occurred in the network, added trains whenever it saw the opportunity, and optimized utilization of facilities at mines and ports.

Re-optimizing railroad operating plan

Every few years, railroads take a clean-slate look at their operating plans and seek opportunities for major improvements. We partnered with CSX to optimize its operating plan and to reduce the company’s annual operating costs.

Using simulation to improve rail network efficiency

Railroads can often create a bottleneck in the supply chain between mines and ports. By using simulation to identify improvement opportunities in the rail network, companies can make variations to help sustain such growth in capacity.

Locomotive operating plan optimization

Since train schedules and fleet sizes change frequently, railroads require a tool that regularly optimizes their locomotive operating plans. We developed a locomotive optimization software solution that created and maintained such a plan.

Locomotive operating plan optimization

Railroad blocking is an important part of operating plan design. After licensing our railroad blocking optimizer, BNSF Railway used it to incrementally optimize its blocking plan periodically, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in annual savings.

Railroad blocking optimizer

After licensing our blocking optimizer, Norfolk Southern integrated this solution within its own planning system, the Operating Plan Developer (OPD). This system is now an integral part of Norfolk Southern’s operating plan development process.

Developing a train schedule design

It’s a very complex optimization problem to design an optimal train schedule for a railroad, while honoring various yard and track capacity constraints. Optym partnered with BNSF Railway to develop a solution for this planning challenge.

Evaluating an intermodal yard layout with simulation

CSX Transportation built its largest intermodal yard layout near Chicago using state-of-the-art technology. Employing a simulation system, we identified capacity bottlenecks and created an improved layout that increased yard capacity by over 15%.

Creating an integrated hump yard simulation system

As volumes continued to grow in CSX Transportation’s rail network, its hump yards became congested. Partnering with CSX, we identified bottlenecks, recommended optimal capacity expansion options and identified yard improvement opportunities.

Developing a locomotive simulation system

Railroad locomotive departments need locomotive planning systems to make strategic decisions related to fleet sizing, fleet mix, shop locations, capacities and capabilities.

Developing a service analyzer system

We partnered with CSX Transportation to develop its next-generation service measurement and reporting systems. With these systems in place, users can now easily view hotspots and drill down to details to perform a root cause analysis.

Developing a business intelligence system

We partnered with Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway to design, develop, and deploy such an application, which has now become a standard tool for its service design department.

Routing locomotives to shops for periodic maintenance

We developed a software solution for CSX Transportation to direct locomotives to shops for Federal Railway Administration (FRA) regulations maintenance just-in-time while ensuring consistency with shop capacities and capabilities.
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Years Serving Railroads Worldwide

Turning Opportunities into Success

Every operation is different and complex problems require scientific solutions. RailSuite is making the complex simple with proven ROI for some of the world’s largest rail operations.

Migrating to Next-Generation Systems

A major European freight railroad wanted to migrate its planning and scheduling systems to next-generation systems. Optym was able to evaluate the railway’s data migration strategy and make recommendations to reduce risk.

Real-Time Rail Scheduling

We developed an end-to-end train schedule optimization system that used real-time data to schedule train movements on a complex rail network, updated the schedule as disruptions occurred in the network, added trains whenever it saw the opportunity and optimized utilization of facilities at mines and ports.

Reoptimizing Railroad Operating Plan

Every few years, railroads take a clean-slate look at their operating plans and seek opportunities for major improvements. We partnered with CSX to optimize its operating plan and to reduce the company’s annual operating costs.

Using Simulation To Improve Rail Network Efficiency​

Railroads can often create a bottleneck in the supply chain between mines and ports. By using simulation to identify improvement opportunities in the rail network, companies can make variations to help sustain such growth in capacity.

Locomotive Operating Plan Optimization

Since train schedules and fleet sizes change frequently, railroads require a tool that regularly optimizes their locomotive operating plans. We developed a locomotive optimization software solution that created and maintained such a plan.

Locomotive Operating Plan Optimization

Railroad blocking is an important part of operating plan design. After licensing our railroad blocking optimizer, BNSF Railway used it to incrementally optimize its blocking plan periodically, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in annual savings.

Railroad Blocking Optimizer​

After licensing our blocking optimizer, Norfolk Southern integrated this solution within its own planning system, the Operating Plan Developer (OPD). This system is now an integral part of Norfolk Southern’s operating plan development process.

Developing A Train Schedule Design​

It’s a very complex optimization problem to design an optimal train schedule for a railroad, while honoring various yard and track capacity constraints. Optym partnered with BNSF Railway to develop a solution for this planning challenge.

Evaluating an Intermodal Yard Layout Using Simulation

CSX Transportation built its largest intermodal yard layout near Chicago using state-of-the-art technology. Employing a simulation system, we identified capacity bottlenecks and created an improved layout that increased yard capacity by over 15 percent.

Creating an Integrated Hump Yard Simulation System

As volumes continued to grow in CSX Transportation’s rail network, its hump yards became congested. Partnering with CSX, we identified bottlenecks, recommended optimal capacity expansion options and identified yard improvement opportunities.

Developing a Locomotive Simulation System

Railroad locomotive departments need locomotive planning systems to make strategic decisions related to fleet sizing, fleet mix, shop locations, capacities and capabilities.

Developing a Service Analyzer System

We partnered with CSX Transportation to develop its next-generation service measurement and reporting systems. With these systems in place, users can now easily view hotspots and drill down to details to perform a root cause analysis.

Developing a Business Intelligence System

We partnered with Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway to design, develop, and deploy such an application, which has now become a standard tool for its Service Design department.

Routing locomotives to Shops for Periodic Maintenance

We developed a software solution for CSX Transportation to direct locomotives to shops for Federal Railway Administration (FRA) regulations maintenance just-in-time while ensuring consistency with shop capacities and capabilities.

Optym Rail combines deep industry knowledge with optimization and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve some of the biggest challenges facing freight and transit rail providers today.

For over 20 years, our network optimization and management solutions have solved the unique challenges faced by rail supply chain operations.

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Optym Rail combines deep industry knowledge with optimization and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve some of the biggest challenges facing freight and transit rail providers today.

For over 20 years, our network optimization and management solutions have solved the unique challenges faced by rail supply chain operations.
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