RailComm to provide Class 1 yard with DOC system

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

RailComm has been selected to replace an obsolete control system with its DOC® system at a Class 1 yard in Buffalo, N.Y. The system will be an upgrade to a modern computer-based operation of the receiving sections of the facility.

 

RailComm’s automation solution will allow yard personnel to remotely control 68 switch machines, individually or combined, to set routes through the automated sections of the yard. The system will also control existing snow melters in the switch locations. Yard personnel will control the system using a DOC workstation located in the Operator Tower.

Remote switch control is achieved by integrating RailComm’s proprietary yard automation platform DOC to control the operation of power switch machines and snow melters and displays switch positions, routing information and power and snow melter status. The DOC system interfaces with other systems and components providing control, communications, indication and over the switch (OS) protection.

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