Rail yard throughput planning

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Rail yard throughput planning refers to the systematic control and optimization of the flow of railcars and trains within a rail yard. The objective is to achieve efficient handling, minimal dwell times, and maximum utilization of track infrastructure. Planning covers coordination of arrivals and departures, switching movements, track assignments, and allocation of time slots for yard and train formation processes.

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