FAQs
Trimble Maps creates and maintains the North American rail network map database that is used in PC*MILER Rail. Railinc’s Industry Reference Files are used t...
Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 at 1:35 PM
With every PC*MILER Rail release, our goal is to produce the most accurate and complete digital representation possible of the North American railroad netwo...
Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 at 1:43 PM
If you have an idea for a new feature, please email us at support@trimblemaps.com. The PC*MILER Product Management team would love to hear from you. Your fe...
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Yes. There are several options available to PC*MILER Rail customers who need access to the rail data for use within other applications. Licensing costs depe...
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Open up PC*MILER Rail and go to the Help tab and click on About. The Software Version is listed under This Product is Licensed to:.
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:37 PM
PC*MILER Rail is used by the railroads to compute distances for mileage-based Fuel Surcharge calculations. Some railroads use mileage from PC*MILER Rail Pra...
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:38 PM
The Single Route (also referred to as Standard Route or Interactive Routing) is recommended for purposes that require accurate mileage when specific railroa...
Thu, 22 Jul, 2021 at 6:15 PM
Yes. Custom names can be added to the database through the Windows Interactive version, or by updating the Override text files. Custom names or overrides fo...
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Intermodal freight transportation involves multiple modes of transport, for example, cargo is picked up at the shipper’s facilities in a trailer or container...
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:53 PM
All freight stations have SPLC codes. However, some locations displayed on the map or included in the detailed route report as points along the route that a...
Tue, 24 Nov, 2020 at 7:48 PM