Edit the Structure of a Train

The train template defines the structure of the train. However, you can modify this structure if required.

Security Note: You need the Allow train maintenance security right in the Trains domain security rights group for this activity.

Activity Steps

  1. Open the Train.
  2. Select the Structure tab.
  3. Select the Template Rakes tab.
  4. To add a rake, right-click in the Rakes table and select New from the menu.
  5. Update the following fields for each rake as required.
    • Train Rake
    • Planned Rail Wagon Type—Default rail wagon type for each rake. Select from the rail wagon types defined on the Transport panel of the Solution Explorer.
    • Planned Number Of Wagons
    • Planned Product—Select from the products and brands defined on the Material panel of the Solution Explorer.
  6. To update the rake structure:
    1. To add a rake structure, right-click in the Rake Structure table and select New from the menu.
    2. Update the following fields for each rake structure as required.
      • Selected—Whether the wagon sequence is included in the rake. Default: Checked.
      • Train Rake
      • Rail Wagon Type—If the rake has more than one wagon type, add rows in the Rake Structure table as required.
      • Number Of Wagons—Updates the Start Position and End Position.
  7. If the Loading Type is By Wagon, to assign specific rail wagons to the train rake:
    1. Select the Wagons tab.
    2. Expand the Trains » Rail Wagons » [Rail Wagon Type] node on the Transport panel of the Solution Explorer.
    3. Drag each required wagon to the Wagons table.
    4. To reorder the rail wagons, right-click a rail wagon and select Move Up or Move Down from the menu as required.
  8. If the Loading Type is By Wagon, to assign multiple rail wagons to the train rake:
    1. Select the Wagons tab.
    2. Right-click in the Wagons table and select Add Multiple Wagons from the menu.

      The Rail Wagon (Add Multiple Wagons) screen displays.

    3. Select the Rail Wagon Type if required.
    4. To filter rail wagons by name, enter text in Rail Wagon.
    5. To add a wagon from the Wagon Types tree, expand the Wagon Types tree, and double-click a wagon in the tree.
    6. Click OK.
  9. Click Save.