RailComm aids South African railroad
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFairport, N.Y.-based RailComm says it has provided a major expansion of its Yard Automation System at Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR) Ermelo Yard in South Africa.
The company’s automation system is comprised of the DOC® (Domain Operations Controller) server-based central control system and nine (9) new associated outdoor-rated control panels. Per TFR’s requirements, the system operator is in charge of selecting the appropriate control mode based on desired operating conditions.
Additionally, the system at Ermelo utilizes RailComm RADiANT™ data radios to communicate between the office system, the control panels, and a network of power switches. The power switches are controlled by the RailComm Universal Switch Controller, providing customers the ability to utilize any power switch machine on the market. The RailComm Yard AutomationSystem is designed to increase yard safety and improve yard dwell times and switching productivity.
The system was installed using RailComm’s in-country partner, ERB Technologies. ERB is located in Midrand, South Africa.
