ALTRIOS Simulation Route (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

ALTRIOS Simulation Route

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ALTRIOS is an SwRI-developed software tool built to model how trains will operate across many years in real-world conditions. It allows users to test changes, such as different locomotive and fuel types, with realistic train scheduling, routing, and infrastructure to help the railroad industry plan toward cost-effective and optimized solutions. It has been recognized by R&D Magazine as one of the most important innovations of 2026

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