Traffic Management System 
Weems, Dachelle and Y.B.Reddy
Grambling State University
Dept. of Math. and Computer Science, Grambling, LA 71245

Railroad companies have the most worrisome task of balancing the demands of 
safety and ensuring efficient and predictable train scheduling.  These needs
require an automated solution to train traffic management, which will include
computerized train routing and monitoring of all elements of the train system.
A highly simplified statement of requirements for the train traffic management 
system have been given.  Some specific features that this system will include 
are:

Network control system
This system is connected to all dispatch centers and will control and monitor
all rail operations, allowing dispatchers to establish train routes and track
the progress of each train and communicate with train engineers.

Train Location Tracking
This will be achieved via location transponders and Navistar global 
positioning system.

On-Board display system
Through this system, each train engineer will be able to access all train 
information, including various control settings and schedules, from the 
Locomotive Analysis and Reporting System, Energy Management System and Data 
Management System.

These and other features are included in this traffic management system. 
This system will also be able to handle emergency situations and alert 
dispatchers and train engineers of the action to be taken.

Key words:
On-Board display system, Train Location Tracking, Network control system, 
Locomotive Analysis and Reporting System, Energy Management System, train 
routing and monitoring, traffic management

Note:  The research is supported by the Office of Naval Research