TPS.yardoptimizer – Yard Management
Rail yard operations are still heavily dependent on manual processes, fragmented systems, and local expertise. Developed by the Siemens subsidiary Hacon, TPS.yardoptimizer serves as a unified operational platform that replaces outdated workflows with real-time, data-driven planning and execution support.

Rail yard operations are still heavily dependent on manual processes, fragmented systems, and local expertise. Developed by the Siemens subsidiary Hacon, TPS.yardoptimizer serves as a unified operational platform that replaces outdated workflows with real-time, data-driven planning and execution support.
TPS.yardoptimizer is the right solution to ...
- optimize yard planning and operational plan generation
- track trains and yard movements in real-time
- efficiently allocate rolling stock
- detect and solve upcoming conflicts for routes and resources
- integrate mainline plans and yard operations
TPS.yardoptimizer User Interface
Dashboard
- Informs planner about current activities
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the yards performance
- Can be individualized
Track Occupation Plan
- Clear overview of all track assignments within the yard
- Enabling planners to efficiently allocate resources and avoid conflicts
- Real-time view helps coordinators to identify bottlenecks
Full Infrastructure
- Shows the infrastructure of the whole yard
- Visualization helps to overview complex situations
- Digital infrastructure twin forms the basis for all calculations
Detailed Infrastructure
- Detailed track level plan of the yard including switches and line attributes
- Overview of positions and status of trains and wagons
- Analyze current operations and plan upcoming movements
Mobile Screens
- Website optimized for mobile devices
- Enables yard workers to view current tasks and report on activities on the go
- Light and dark themes available / optimal usage at day and night




