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How a Railroad Cut Yard Dwell Time by 51 Percent
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a freight railroad's operation makeover. By rethinking how they sequence railcars in the yard, they cut average dwell time from 28 hours to under 14 — improving asset utilization and customer satisfaction. The hosts break down the specific steps: how they used real-time data to predict arrivals, why they moved from a first-in-first-out yard to a priority-based pull system, and the cultural shift required to get crews on board. They also discuss the financial ripple effect: fewer locomotives, lower fuel burn, and faster customer turnarounds. If…
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