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Method of selecting a classification track based on pull time of a first train block

CA 2531902 C · Owner: Doyle, Gordon · Inventors: Morency, Vincent; Barker, Matthew; Doyle, Gordon

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A system for computing car switching solutions in a railway switch yard. The system is computer based and has an input for receiving data conveying information about one or more arrival trains arriving at the switch yard and data conveying information about departure trains to depart the switch yard. A processing entity processes the data and computes car switching solutions for the railcars.

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  • Filed December 30, 2005 and granted July 5, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 30, 2025.
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FiledDecember 30, 2005
GrantedJuly 5, 2016
Term endedDecember 30, 2025
Patent numberCA 2531902 C
Classification (IPC)B61L17/00 +1 more

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