One Platform for Smart Advance Planning
Smart advance capacity planning is crucial for ensuring efficient use of railway capacity.
RNE’s upcoming Capacity Planning Tool (CPT) provides essential functions for smooth capacity planning processes in a single platform.
It supports three key processes:
- Capacity Models
- Capacity Supply Plans
- Temporary Capacity Restriction (TCR) coordination
By integrating these processes into one platform, the CPT will help infrastructure managers and railway undertakings plan capacity in a structured and coordinated way.
It simplifies complex tasks, ensures better use of the network, and improves reliability for customers and partners.
What is the Capacity Planning Tool (CPT)?
Previously known as the “Fusion Project”, the CPT is a next-generation solution that merges the functionalities of the former TCR Tool and ECMT into a single, harmonised platform.
It provides workflows for
- planning and coordination of TCRs
- consultation and harmonisation of Capacity Models
- pre-planned coordinated paths through the Capacity Supply function.
These features facilitate better utilisation of existing infrastructure and improve cross-border coordination.
Why is the CPT important for you?
The CPT represents a major step forward in rail capacity planning.
It will improve coordination across Europe, increase transparency in how capacity is allocated, and enhance reliability through structured workflows and clear timelines.
Together with the recently released PCS Capacity Broker for capacity allocation, the CPT will enable the railway sector to meet growing demand while maintaining high service quality.
When will the CPT be available?
The Capacity Planning Tool will be introduced in stages.
Ready for the Capacity Regulation
With the Capacity Planning Tool getting ready to launch, RNE is well-prepared to provide the central workflows needed to meet the requirements of the upcoming Capacity Regulation.
Want to learn more? Stay tuned for further updates as we move closer to launch.
For additional information you are welcome to contact Andras Till, Team Leader Capacity Management IT at andras.till@rne.eu.
