Case Study: CSX Transportation reduces locomotive operating costs with Optym’s LocoMax optimization software

CSX Transportation cuts locomotive operating costs 3-5% with Optym

CSX Transportation faced the challenge of maintaining a complex locomotive operating plan for its large fleet of over 4,000 locomotives amidst constantly changing train schedules. The railroad hired Optym to develop a decision support system to automate and optimize this intricate planning process.

Optym developed LocoMax®, a web-based interactive decision support system powered by a mathematical model. This solution automated the manual planning process and generated implementable plans that reduced CSX's locomotive operating costs by 3-5%. The system also enabled the company to perform crucial capital investment studies, making its overall locomotive operations more cost-effective.

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