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The system must be able to share all data of train movements, BPC (Break Power Certificate), Caution Order, Train Order,

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Control Office Application
Challenges
To automate the nerve centre of Train operations i.e. the Control Rooms.
To ensure systematic control,monitoring and fluidity of train movements 24*7.
To capture the train movements Real Time / Near Real Time.
To provide an analytical DSS tool for improving operational efficiency.
To design a challenging cohesive system integrable with a number of applications to effectively utilize the train operations
information.
Goals
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Charting of train running, reporting of unusual events, monitoring line occupancy, caution orders, and any abnormal working.
Handing over of train to the adjacent divisions as per its physical movement to maintain continuous flow of information.
Provision to the controllers to order trains, view all possible routes, divert or re-route trains, crew, locomotive details, etc.
Provision to forecast or extrapolate the running of trains which allows the controller to plan better.
The system must be able to share all data of train movements, BPC (Break Power Certificate), Caution Order, Train Order,
Regulation, Stabling, Yarding, schedule modification, diversions, etc in between respective applications.
Our Solution
The Control Office Application requires the controllers to
enter data related to the train operations as they receive
information from the control points or stations. The
application charts the running of the train in a section (a
portion of the divisional network) and also generates the
advance 
forecast 
based 
on 
various 
operational
parameters. The train is then virtually handed over to the
adjacent division as per its physical movement to maintain
continuous flow of information. The key features of the
application include the ability of the controller to order
trains, view all possible routes, divert or re-route trains, if
required. The application has the facility for capturing and
viewing details of consist or composition of the train,
details of the crew and locomotive. Reporting of unusual
events is enabled through the user friendly interface.
There is also a chart that shows details of line occupancy,
caution orders, and abnormal working. One of the key
elements of the application is the ability to forecast or
extrapolate the running of trains which allows the controller
to plan better. For managerial supervision the charts can
be printed apart from the fact that structured MIS reports
are also generated. COA has been designed to facilitate
its integration with any other application.
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All applications like FOIS, ICMS, NTES, PAM, RTIS,
REMMLOT and CMS are integrated with COA. Train BPC,
Caution Order, Train Order, Regulation, Stabling, Yarding,
Train 
schedule 
modification, 
Consist 
and 
Train
Modification (like Diversion) is shared in between
respective applications. TSR data is sent to COA divisional
server. Further, this data updates in NTES, FOIS and
ICMS through CAS server.
Integration Services
Benefits
Automation
Removes drudgery of the manual system of drawing control charts with various colour pencils
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Information availability
All details of trains running in a section are available which helps to take more informed decisions quickly.
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Quick Information
Quick reference tools such as Blocks, cautions, loco details, crew details, stabled/regulated trains and siding position reduces
retrieval time of information.
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Alerts
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Alerts such as more than stipulated hours on run etc. to help controller in planning. Reduces time taken for shift change.
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Paperless
Usage of paper has been reduced considerably thereby taking one step towards green environment.
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Accurate and prompt
COA System has made train information available accurately and promptly to t

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