Utilization of intelligent vehicle units for train set dispatching

This study focuses on the synthesis of particular solutions with the aim of improving accuracy and safety in rail transport systems. It is based on logistic/transport units equipped with a smart unit for information acquisition, processing, and communication (intelligent vehicle unit [IVU]). These IVUs can communicate with their neighbors and process their data to automatically create a superior/parent unit - the train. The train unit (the engine) has the ability to communicate with connected information systems. In this way, information stored in information systems can be verified, in real time updated, and supplied to all parties acting in the logistic chain. Algorithms used in each IVU are a crucial part of this kind of system. Designed system is modeled, and some simulations are used for verification.