IMPROVING THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF A RAILWAY STATION THROUGH ROLLING STOCK IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENT WORKFLOW AUTOMATION

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of automating the accounting and monitoring of rolling stock location on railway station tracks using radio‑frequency identification (RFID) technology, as well as its role in simplifying document workflow for ACS ST (Automated Control System for Railway Stations) and GID (Integrated Train Management System) systems. An analysis has been conducted of current scientific research confirming the relevance and prospects of RFID application in transport and transport infrastructure to improve safety, optimise logistics processes, and digitalise the industry. Methodological approaches to assessing the economic efficiency of organisational and technical measures are reviewed. Foreign experience in implementing such solutions is analysed, demonstrating their practical feasibility and high potential. Using a typical marshalling yard as a case study, calculations have been performed for capital and operational costs, as well as for the expected economic benefit. It is shown that the main contribution to efficiency comes not so much from staff reduction as from a decrease in manual accounting errors and the acceleration of technological operations. The conclusion is drawn that the proposed approach aligns with the strategic development goals of railway transport and that the system can be scaled to achieve a synergistic effect through end‑to‑end automation.