Define the Structure of a Supply Train

This activity is optional.

Security Note: You need the Allow supply train maintenance security right in the Supply user group security rights group for this activity.

Activity Steps

  1. Open the Supply Train.
  2. Select the Structure tab.
  3. Add a train rake:
    1. Right-click in the Template Rakes table and select New from the menu.
    2. Update the Train Rake name if required.
    3. Select the default Planned Rail Wagon Type for the rake. Select from the rail wagon types defined on the Transport panel of the Solution Explorer.
    4. Enter the Planned Number of Wagons.
  4. To define a rake structure without using specific wagons:
    1. Select the train rake.
    2. Right-click in the Rake Structure table and select New from the menu.
    3. Complete the following fields.
      • 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.
  5. To assign specific rail wagons to a rake:
    1. Select the train rake.
    2. Select the Wagons tab.
    3. Expand the Trains » Rail Wagons » [Rail Wagon Type] node on the Transport panel of the Solution Explorer.
    4. Drag each required wagon to the Wagons table.
    5. To reorder the rail wagons, right-click a rail wagon and select Move Up or Move Down from the menu as required.
  6. Click Save.