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Rail Operations Data Exploration

Months of train-run data organized into clear comparisons across rail cars, operating conditions, and track segments.

Project context

As Data Lead on an MxV Rail team project from August through December 2025, I used Python and Orange to analyze months of train-run data and shape the analytical story presented to the team.

How I structured the analysis

  • Organized observations into comparable views by rail car, operating condition, and track segment.
  • Reviewed repeated runs to distinguish recurring behavioral differences from isolated observations.
  • Built comparative visual material that made condition- and segment-level variation easier to inspect.
  • Translated the analysis into focused discussion points for maintenance scheduling and safety review.

Patterns surfaced

The analysis highlighted where rail-car behavior varied across operating conditions and track sections, giving the team a clearer basis for deciding which combinations warranted follow-up review.

Private-data note

The underlying operational dataset and code cannot be published. This case study therefore focuses on the analytical structure, comparisons, and communication deliverables that can be described publicly.