

By Jeremiah Dirnberger, Senior Digital Product Manager, Wabtec
Classification yards play an important role in the rail network. Separating and sorting railcars and building new outbound trains are central to delivery performance. With over 50% of carload volume passing through classification yards, these transportation nodes impact departure performance, car cycle time, and operational efficiency. Yet, today, much of the work being done in these yard operations is manual and inefficient. For example:
Wabtec developed a unique digital solution to address these needs. Classification Yard Planner combines dynamic planning tools, increased visibility, and powerful decision support to unlock productivity and network efficiency. It is designed to help railroads make the best decisions around asset use and resource allocation so they can get cars connected and out of the yard faster. It’s a game-changer that can transform how rail yards operate.
Jointly developed with Class I Yard Operations Expertise:
Forward Looking Planning:
New Levels of Operational Consistency and Visibility:
Improves Asset Velocity and Yard Productivity:
Automatic updates to Dispatch and Movement Planner:
Train Building Rules Considered at Hump/First Switch: