1. Overview
Rail Planning is the strategic interface for train construction. It provides operators with the tools to translate commercial bookings into technically feasible and safe rail compositions.2. Technical Field Mapping (Elenco Treni)
The departures/arrivals list serves as the primary dashboard for rail coordinators.Search & Filters
| Label | HTML Name | Nature | Data Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connessione | id_connessione | Select | Design > Connessioni |
| Viaggio Treno | pratica | Text | Unique Trip Identifier |
| Data Treno | data_slot_da/a | Datepicker | Operational Calendar |
| Stato Treno | stato_pratica | Select | Hardcoded: Planned, Confirmed |
Data Grid Columns
| # | Column | Technical Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIAGGIO | pratica.codice | Internal link to the trip record. |
| 2 | ETD / ETA | etd / eta | Scheduled arrival/departure times. |
| 3 | LUNGH. | lunghezza_tot | Cumulative length of all wagons (meters). |
| 4 | P. LORDO | peso_lordo_tot | Cumulative gross weight of the train. |
| 5 | CARRI | count(carri) | Total number of wagons in the consist. |
| 6 | STATUS | status_icon | System verification checkmark (Green = OK). |
3. The “Tetris” View: Loading Logic & Constraints
The core of the module is the Composition Tool, where planners perform the following manual and automated tasks:Technical Constraints (The Guardrail)
The system enforces several hard constraints during the composition phase:- Maximum Train Length: Pulls from the DESIGN > Tracce template. The UI turns red if the combined wagon lengths exceed this limit.
- Tonnage Limit: Checks against the traction power of the assigned Vettore Ferroviario.
- The Matrix Check: Every container placement is validated against the Compatibility Matrix.
- Y-Axis: Wagon Type (Intermodal, Pocket, Flat).
- X-Axis: UTI Type (Tank, HC, Bulk).
- Result: Pass/Fail based on profile and structural capacity.
Automated Validation
The system cross-references data in real-time. If a combination is unsafe (e.g., a heavy tank on a light-axle wagon), the system blocks the assignment with a technical error message.4. Connectivity & Propagation
The Rail Planning module acts as the “Decision Hub” of the lifecycle.| Target Module | Data Propagated | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| EXECUTION | carico_treno | Populates the Loading List and CIM forms. |
| MONITORING | id_viaggio | Prepares the Track & Trace board for incoming milestones. |
| PCS | COPARN | Triggers the EDI notification to the port terminals for expected units. |
- Inbound: Pulls technical path limits (Max Weight/Length) from DESIGN and asset availability from GENERALE.
- Outbound: Confirmed train configurations feed the EXECUTION module’s manifest generation and trigger data synchronization with Port Community Systems (PCS).