1. ΑΝΝΕΧ 10 by EK

2. Rail Operators‘ Group (1) 1.Background F-Man Cargo operators: FS, CP, SZ. Their responsibilities: - to define their needs for a F-Man tool set - to care for the OBT-installation - to test the F-Man prototype in real European operation, and - to evaluate the results vs their pre-defined needs Idea of the consortium: to enlarge the validation platform for the 2.F-Man Products Software modules (operating in an open, stand alone mode) - Functional requirements for a fleet management - The relevant Event Messages Package (EMP) - The Data Processing and Distribution (DPD)-module - The ETA-module - The F-Man Pool (FMP) module - The Status Oriented Maintenance (SOM)-module - The Decision Support (DSUP)-module Hardware area: - Power management and - Wagon status sensors

3. Rail Operators‘ Group (2) 3.Role of the RUG 3.1 Generally - ensure acceptance in the rail cargo world - assist the project in the validation process 3.2 F-Man and UIC - Demonstration to UIC the openess, the importance of the project and the “pay back-effects“ of a participation - Assisting UIC in defining / preparing standards: the interface: OBT messages / national wagon management software ETA messages ( interface between Infrastructure Managers and operators) Internet access to a wagon pool management An UIC-Leaflet on Status Oriented Maintenace 3.3 Problems - Providing F-Man infos (Deliverables etc.) to the group - Fleet Management: a competitive issue!! - Wagon management software: Legacy systems........!

4. ROG: Action Plan (1) 1.Tasks (see FM 0): - Input to the Users Needs (WP1) - Follow up the development activities (WP 2-4) - Validate the verification phase (WP 5) + Participation in the test planning Optional: + Integration of own GPS-Wagons + Evaluation the results in their own operation centres - Recommendations to the UIC, concerning + standards + relevant informations - Organising workshops