ANTOINE - ANticipatory Train Optimization with Intelligent maNagEment

The project at a glance

Start date:

01 Jan 2022
Duration in months:

36
Funding:

FNR-BRIDGES (14767177)
Principal Investigator(s):

Francesco VITI

About

ANTOINE is a data analytics platform & decision support tool that will empower the operational & tactical decisions of intermodal freight activities. Thanks to a Machine Learning approach, combined with optimisation & simulation approaches, the tool will serve as a cockpit by forecasting operational issues, and identifying robust solutions to handle disruptions stemming from train delays, wagon breakdowns, etc. & improve the operational efficiency of intermodal freight services. In the long run, by integrating rail processes with maintenance operations and costs, ANTOINE allows the reduction of overall system costs. The tool will be implemented in real life within the CFL freight activities, and especially on their intermodal terminal operations. Its performance will be evaluated and compared to the currently used heuristics. ANTOINE will contribute to the process of digitalization of CFL intermodal and to the country’s Smart Logistics specialization strategy priority.