title = "Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) Principles"

content = """
Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) is an operational strategy used by many
North American railroads to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance
service reliability. It emphasizes a disciplined adherence to a fixed schedule
and the optimization of all rail assets.

**Fixed Schedules and Consistency:** Under PSR, trains operate on a fixed
schedule, similar to an airline or a passenger railroad. This allows for better
planning of crew assignments, locomotive power, and yard operations.
Dispatchers must ensure that trains depart and arrive on time, minimizing
delays and ensuring a consistent flow of freight across the network.

**Asset Utilization and Efficiency:** PSR focuses on maximizing the utilization
of locomotives, railcars, and track capacity. This often involves operating
longer, heavier trains and reducing the number of intermediate switching
operations. Dispatchers must carefully manage train length and weight to ensure
safe and efficient movement, while also minimizing dwell time at yards and
terminals.

**Service Reliability and Customer Focus:** The ultimate goal of PSR is to
provide more reliable and predictable service to customers. By adhering to a
fixed schedule and optimizing network flow, railroads can reduce transit times
and improve on-time delivery. Dispatchers play a critical role in PSR by
monitoring network performance and making real-time adjustments to ensure that
the railroad's operating plan is executed effectively.
"""

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