Vy Group company CargoNet is the main rail freight operator for the Norwegian Rail System and also operates freight in and out of Sweden, and has now chosen to use the SISCOG system to plan and manage its drivers.

SISCOG is a software design company which is seeing an increase in its freight clientele with its impressive SISCOG Suite software providing specialist solutions, such as:

• Optimised resource scheduling
• Management and dispatching for public transport operators

CargoNet is currently undertaking modernisation of its system portfolio in a bid to align its digitalisation strategy, which will bring increased value for its customers alongside efficiency in operations.

The rail operator has carried out a thorough evaluation and has opted to extend TPO, its current workforce and planning management system, which has proven to be extremely successful for passenger operation within the Vy Group.

Earlier in 2023, CargoNet used SISCOG CREWS-based system, which supported the planning and management of 190 of its drivers. Adaptions were made to the system in order to create a bespoke package for the rail operator’s specific needs and rules. The system also allows CargoNet to make use of all-encompassing features which are used within the Vy system, such as:

• Duty and roster design and allocation
• Communication functions which support staff absence requests
• Visualisation of work plan
• Bid for unplanned duties

John André Vorpenes, TPO Administrator at CargoNet, said:

“We now have a better global overview, and a better quality, in all our personnel plans”

Eurico Matos, SISCOG’s Head of Strategic Development, said:

“We are delighted that our solution is now assisting this freight operation and are confident that together we will achieve operational gains for CargoNet, just as we have successfully done for Vy.”