Creating Sets of Line Groups

You can combine On Days optimally by putting together only runs that operate on the same major line or on a defined group of lines. for group of trips or lines together to create blocks, a series of continuous runs optimally.

Check the potential effects of using sets of line groups in the Rostering Penalties dialog box.

  1. In the Optimize On frame, click the button beside the Line check box:
    Line check box and button
    The Define Sets dialog box appears. The list of line groups appears on the Line Groups frame.
    Define Sets dialog box
  2. Click Add.
    The word "Empty" appears on the left frame.
  3. Click the word Empty. The Line Groups frame is activated.
  4. Select the line groups you want to combine.
    The selected line groups appear on the Sets frame.
  5. To create another set of line groups, repeat steps 2 to 4, and then click one of the previously created sets.
    The new set is added to the Sets frame.
  6. Perform one of the following steps:
    • To add line groups to previously created sets, click the set and select the line groups you want to add, and then click another set in the list.
    • To remove line groups from a set, click the set and clear the check box of the line groups you want to remove, and then click another set in the list
  7. Click OK.
    The Line check box appears selected in the Group Byframe.