by Datenail
That was a mouthful Workextra. But well stated. The LIRR is considering the future of its diesel fleet and one school of thought is go back to basics. The other school is more technology. Whatever the choice, computers and crew monitoring is here to stay and will only be enhanced with future procurements.
The next generation of equipment will download information to the Conductors cellphone and to the Bureau. Conductors will be able to monitor train speed, track codes, throttle positions and limited diagnostic information to be certain their train is being operated within the rules. Dispatchers together with Maintenance will also be able to monitor and diagnose real time, trouble codes and other functions. But they will also be able to make remote repairs.
The next generation of equipment will download information to the Conductors cellphone and to the Bureau. Conductors will be able to monitor train speed, track codes, throttle positions and limited diagnostic information to be certain their train is being operated within the rules. Dispatchers together with Maintenance will also be able to monitor and diagnose real time, trouble codes and other functions. But they will also be able to make remote repairs.