Daphne

diagram validation

Overview

DAPHNE allows the train planner to check the validity of diagrams before publication

DAPHNE brings greater productivity through smart data analysis, managing diagram comparison and rule book validation. Optimising the diagram validation process, ensuring you achieve the best outcome.

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.