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Charting Tool A tool for a computerised Master chart (developed for Mumbai Central Division, Western Railway) IIT Bombay. Presentation adapted from Mumbai Central Division , Western Railway Acknowledgement: Mr. S.S.Chandrayan. Master chart.
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Charting ToolA tool for a computerised Master chart(developed for Mumbai Central Division, Western Railway) IIT Bombay Presentation adapted from Mumbai Central Division, Western Railway Acknowledgement: Mr. S.S.Chandrayan
Master chart Scaled graphical representation of trains over a section (i.e group of stations) depicted on ‘Y’ axis for a particular duration of time interval (say 6 , 8 or24 hrs) depicted on ‘X’ axis.
Why a Computerised Master chart ? Advantages • Flexibility - sections and duration can be varied • Replication - ‘n’ no. of copies can be made • Modification - easier to alter or rectify data • Moving a Train - simulations • Portability - easier to carry
Technical details • Uses Java 2 as development platform. • Input tables in MS Access • Dimensions : Dimensions of axis • Station list ( Hold Network) : Station name & distance • Time Table Up • Time Table Down • Blocks :Details of block timing & stations • Databases : Drivers or Connectivity names
Output chart can be manoeuvred • Section can be altered • Duration of plot can be varied24hrs, 8hrs etc. • Selected groups of train can be plottedsuch as only Up, Down, Mail/Exp, Goods trains • Chart of any sizeA3, A4, plotter • Blocks can be displayed
Applications • Addition of new services can be viewed easily • Timing of selected services can be changed and impact on rest can be seen • Train movement in unusual condition like accidents, rains or maintenance blocks can be viewed.