Principles for Operational Success in a Rail Facility
Running a well-managed rail facility can be difficult. Facilities range in size and complexity. Some with only a tiny stub track, while others are large industrial complexes with thousands…
Performance Measuring and Managing Assets
Several years ago, I was introduced to a saying that still rings true today, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This is especially important…
Top 5 Reasons to use AEI Readers at your rail facility:
Railroads and rail facilities can be a complex challenge to manage. Keeping track of what railcars are where, especially…
5 Reasons Your Rail Property Must Have a Configuration Management System
What is Configuration Management?
Configuration management is a system engineering process for establishing consistency of an asset or components’ attributes throughout its lifecycle. Configuration Management…
Railroad Safety Improvements Using Technology
Railroads are an invaluable part of the supply chain, moving things such as raw materials, electronics, chemicals, food, people…just about anything. Without them…
Managing Assets: Do’s and Don’ts
How are you currently managing your assets? In this piece we’ll jump into managing railway assets and best practices as well as some thoughts…
A History of Track Inspection Software Solutions
Since the 1990’s railroads across the United States have turned to electronic means of maintaining track inspection records. Railroad Software’s own Vice President of…
Our Story: Railroad Software
Railroad Software was founded in 2012 with the goal of making software available and affordable to every rail yard and railroad in the world…
Managing Assets: Do’s and Don’ts
How are you currently managing your assets? In this piece we’ll jump into managing railway assets and best practices as well as some thoughts…
What is State of Good Repair?
The first rule of Fight Club was, “You don’t talk about fight club.” The first rule of State of Good Repair/Asset Management (SGRAM) is; you DO talk about…
The Rise of Electronic Systems for Railroad MOW Inspections
Railroaders number one priority each and everyday is the safety of their railroad for their customers, commodities, and the general public. Through the growing economy,…
A Look Back at 100 Years of Hours of Service Laws
The Federal Railroad Association (FRA) makes it a strong priority to know when employees are on the clock working on the movement or function of…
Rail Terminal Management Software
The Railroad Software Training and Implementations Team has the primary focus of ensuring the success of our clients, and their use of Railroad Software products to improve…
5 cost savings for any rail facility using an RTMS
An RTMS (Rail Terminal Management Software) application is designed to increase efficiencies and reduce costs in many ways. Listed below are just a few of the actual…
What is a RTMS
A Rail Terminal Management Software (RTMS) is a software application that manages the complete rail terminal operation including yard management, railcar inspections, transload management, and reporting to…