Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Freight Rail Operations

• Cargo types and loading requirements
• Train composition and brake testing
• Siding and loop coordination
• Case Study: Designing long-haul coal movement strategy

Module 2: Wagon Tracking and Asset Utilization

• RFID/GPS-based wagon tracking
• Empty wagon reallocation
• Turnaround and detention cost control
• Case Study: Reducing idle wagon times via predictive analytics

Module 3: Intermodal Coordination and Scheduling

• Inland ports and container terminals
• Last-mile connectivity
• Syncing rail and truck schedules
• Case Study: Improving transfer time at dry port

Module 4: Network Planning and Congestion Management

• Routing through congested corridors
• Time-slot allocations
• Recovery from operational bottlenecks
• Case Study: Resolving congestion at key junction through re-slotting

Module 5: Freight Performance Analysis and Reporting

• Volume, revenue, cost per ton-mile
• Productivity dashboards
• Client service level agreements
• Case Study: Boosting reliability for time-sensitive shipments