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Daphne
diagram validation
Daphne Features
Validate | Optimise | Automate
Compare the productivity of one depot's diagrams with another is, to see where best practice can be identified.
Provides assurance that new plans are compliant, optimised, and efficient
Immediate feedback to a planner if an unworkable diagram has been created
View any diagram to see where a new timetable or changes have had an effect
Identify trains within a specified date range which are not covered by diagrams.
Existing plans are analysed on their effectiveness of resource allocation

Daphne Benefits
- Diagram discrepancies are flagged up – Daphne checks walking-times, taxi times, travelling as passenger, PNBs etc.
- Automatically checks the validity of diagrams before publication, removing manual intervention
- Diagrams are delivered quickly and efficiently, with less risk of errors that could lead to service disruption
- Delivers rapid diagram validation under severe time pressure
Problems we solve
- Difficult to find and resolve resourcing issues, which results in cancellations
- It is time consuming to compare current diagrams with previous diagrams to assess the impact of a new timetable
- It is hard to ensure crew resources are maximised across the company
Want to find out more?
Download the Daphne Guide from ITAL.