An operating session brings together the layout, trains, crews, routes, schedules, hardware, and local runtime state.
Before Starting
Confirm:
- The correct layout is selected.
- Hardware state supports the session.
- Ops Readiness is clear enough for the type of operation.
- Trains, crews, routes, schedules, and work assignments are ready.
- Emergency stop is available.
Start Flow
- Open the RailCommand desktop app.
- Select the layout.
- Confirm runtime and hardware health.
- Run Ops Readiness.
- Choose Start, Resume, or Join.
- Assign crews and trains.
- Open Engineer Cab, CTC Dispatcher, Yardmaster, or Crew Management for each role.
Web session routes include:
/app/railcommand/operating-sessions/app/railcommand/operating-sessions/create/app/railcommand/operating-sessions/{SessionId}/app/railcommand/crew
If Readiness Fails
Use the readiness finding or fix link. Common gaps include missing industries, staging, trains, routes, schedules, hardware mappings, or crew assignments.