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 Developed by the Siemens subsidiary Hacon, TPS.yardoptimizer serves as a unified operational platform that replaces outdated workflows with real-time, data-driven planning and execution support.

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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 Developed by the Siemens subsidiary Hacon, TPS.yardoptimizer serves as a unified operational platform that replaces outdated workflows with real-time, data-driven planning and execution support.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

Future-Ready Digital Platform