Rail

Rail face the huge challenge of improving efficiency without compromising safety and providing competitive pricing and prompt delivery. Railways have enormous investments in their personnel and their equipment; getting the most out of both is where we can help.

Challenges

Variable Workload – While much as been done to improve predictability of traffic, the fluctuations in bulk trains such as grain and coal make crew scheduling a challenge.
Minimising Non-Productive Costs – Deadheading, heldaway time and other key performance indicators must be kept under control to minimise costs.
Retaining Workforce – As the workforce ages, the health effects of shift work lifestyle become greater leading to absenteeism and staff turnover.

How CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA can help you:

Freight Rail Crew Optimisation Software (FRCOS) – To allow you to assess multiple scheduling and traffic scenarios from both operational and financial points of view.
Shift Work Opportunity Assessment (SOA) - Investigates 24/7 scheduling and workforce management, fatigue and alertness, staffing efficiencies and policies and procedures.
Fatigue Risk Assessment (FRA) – To quantify fatigue and alertness issues.
Accident/Incident Analysis – To prevent future, and understand causes of past accidents.
On Site Workshops - To provide in-depth custom investigation and education about your railroad’s circadian-affected issues and solutions.
Managing a Railroad Lifestyle (MRL) – A robust, down-to-earth education designed for rail employees and their unique issues.
Train-the-Trainer – This uses data from the MRL and provides that information to in-house trainers, who, unlike our experts, are on the scene and available to employees all the time.
Best Practices – Verifies that your railroad engages in these.