rahtijuniin
Rahtijuniin is a term in rail logistics used to describe a class of optimization methods that integrate freight planning with timetable design. In practice, rahtijuniin encompasses dynamic scheduling, car assignment, and capacity-based routing for mixed freight flows on national and cross-border networks. It emphasizes reliability and cost efficiency and is often implemented through specialized software and decision-support tools.
The term derives from Finnish rahti meaning freight and juna meaning train, with the suffix -in forming
It is used by freight operators to reduce dwell times, enhance on-time performance, and coordinate with terminal
The concept is considered specialized and remains an active area of study alongside timetable optimization and