Modul / Function

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Scope of delivery

FBS Start Window

The “entrance” to all FBS-programs and modules. It also can be used to setup an FBS-license and for general administrations (e.g. updates, network setup, general configurations).

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Integrated Timetable Construction Program iPLAN

Being the core of FBS, the Integrated Timetable Construction Program iPLAN includes the modules for graphic timetables, customer´s timetables, circulation plans, station timetables, interval graphics, driver´s timetables, arrival and departure poster´s and statistics. It also contains a variety of functions for the configuration of infrastructure data, timetable period etc…

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Run Time Calculation

Calculation of run times based on infrastructure data (position and type of stations, permitted speeds, ratio of inclination, curves and tunnels) and on vehicle data (driving dynamic parameters, brake settings)

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Slot Search / Conflict Detection in graphic timetables

The conflict detection reports potential conflicts between trains as well as e.g. with line blockings or run time discrepancies. Due to the graphical interface, the train can easily be moved with the mouse. During that iPLAN always checks whether the chosen position of the train is possible for each day of the timetable period.

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Scenarios in levels

FBS allows the construction of several scenarios of a timetable (with the same infrastructure) in one FBS network by layers. Thus, makes possible a simple, also graphical, comparison of the scenarios or planning states. The trains can be grouped in parts which can be edited synchronously for several layers or scenarios.

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Calendar functions

An adjustable timetable period, a calendar with special operating days make it possible to construct an individual timetable for every day of a year.

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Timetable deviations

Various functions make it easy to incorporate changes during the current timetable period and the creation of timetable deviations for maintenance works. Also, a display of replacement busses is supported extensively. Line blockings defined by the user are an integral part of this.

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FBS Disposition mode

The FBS disposition mode provides the tools from timetable construction to the disposition during actual train operation, for instance to properly act on late train running, different vehicles over-/underload. The scheduler / controller gets a graphic comparison of scheduled and actual train slots as a help to make the best operational decisions.

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FBS Dispatcher (Survey of files)

Manages FBS files in the popular Explorer view with FBS specific auxiliary functions and special ways to set access and file permissions

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Station Database Editor

Management and maintenance of the basic station characteristics (including abbreviation, name, type, position)

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Engine Database Editor

Input and management of driving dynamic parameters for all engines as the basis of the run time calculation

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Rolling Stock Editor

Maintains the database for passenger and freight rolling stock

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Train Category Editor

Management and assignment of train categories and train number ranges; assignment of display in FBS (line type, colour)

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Engine Database

The FBS engine database contains more than 1600 modern engines, rail busses and multiple units with their driving dynamic parameters. The input of additional engines is also possible by iRFP after transfer of the required vehicle data.

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Infrastructure Data for FBS

Beside the possibility to enter infrastructure data manually by the user, there is the alternative to buy or import infrastructure by iRFP. iRFP has infrastructure data for most German routes available, ready for conceptional planning’s and run time calculations.

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FBS PDF Interface

From all printing views of FBS the current printing can alternatively be “redirected” into a PDF file. So, all timetable documents including graphic timetables of any size can be easily stored into PDF files. Therefore, FBS contains an integrated, native PDF interface – no other PDF software needs to be installed.

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Interface

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Scope of delivery

FBS-RailML² Interface for exports

Export of selected infrastructure and almost all timetable data from FBS into the railML® format (currently railML® 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2) e. g. for Passenger Information or Crew Rostering

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FBS-RailML² Interface for imports

Import of timetable data from the railML® format (currently railML® 2.0, 2.2)

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FBS Access Dispatcher

For editing the same FBS network by multiple workstations simultaneously (but on different routes of the FBS-network).

The Access Dispatcher is not necessary to be able to work in different networks on several workstations at the same time, nor to be able to work on the same network from one workstation and read from other workstation. Mutual overwriting of data is avoided even without access control.

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FBS-XML Interface for exports

Export of selected infrastructure and timetable data from FBS into a freely accessible XML format according to a definition of iRFP

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FBS-Excel Interface to export timetables

Output of all trains of an FBS network in several tables on one tab page of a Microsoft Excel file with arrival / departure times at each stop, grouped by common train routes

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FBS-Text Interface to export text files for billing

Generates text files with train data (one line per train or route segment or with all intermediate stations) for billing train services. Currently there are two predefined table structures to choose from. There are a number of setting and filtering options.

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FBS-TPN Interface to DB Netz AG

Interface to the path ordering system for train slots of the German railway infrastructure manager DB Netz AG. With this interface, train paths created in FBS can be ordered (uploaded) via an internet connection to DB Netz as well as retraced, changed or cancelled. Finally, path offers of DB Netz can be downloaded on the reverse way, compared with the in FBS created timetable and be confirmed at DB Netz.

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FBS-MAMA Interface to ÖBB Infrastructure AG

Interface to the path ordering system for train slots of the Austrian railway infrastructure manager ÖBB Infrastruktur AG. With this interface, train paths created in FBS can be ordered (uploaded) via an internet connection as well as retraced, changed or cancelled. Finally, path offers of ÖBB Infrastruktur AG can be downloaded on the reverse way, compared with the in FBS created timetable and be confirmed at ÖBB Infrastruktur AG.

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FBS-Fplo Converter

This auxiliary programme is needed to process special XML files which are provided by the German railway infrastructure manager DB Netz AG for timetable changes at maintenance works. It allows to show the contents of such XML files, to convert and synchronise some selected content with FBS and compare differences between the current planned state in FBS and at DB Netz.

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Automated Exporter

In special cases, it may be desirable to automatically generate an export to railML or billing text files after each change in FBS for further use of the data entered in FBS. To ensure that this is not forgotten, the automatic exporter ensures that the corresponding FBS export interface is automatically triggered in the background (with options predefined by the user) each time it the FBS-network is saved. The automatic exporter can be combined with any FBS export interface.

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FBS Language File Editor

Allows editing and comparison of the FBS language files for the purpose of creating or adapting a new language of the FBS user interface (menu items, windows, etc.).

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