We are happy to introduce several new features in the RailState User Interface designed to enhance your experience!
Colored Railway Lines on Map: Easily highlight railways of interest for quicker identification.
New Map Layers: Switch between satellite, dark mode, and more to gain additional context for visualizations or presentations.
Mileage Scale on Map: Quickly gauge the length of rail lines for better distance estimation.
Enhanced Date Selector: Access your data faster with improved date permissions and dive deeper with the new 'hours' selector.
Hours on Charts: View daily activity by the hour for more detailed insights.
Hyperlink on Equipment List: Navigate faster and streamline your workflow by directly accessing your cars.
Enhanced On-screen Guidance: Benefit from additional on-screen messages that guide your queries and ensure you see the full picture.
These updates are designed to provide deeper insights and faster access as you interact with the RailState UI.
Check out the details and tips further below. For feedback or a feature review, please reach out to support+UI@RailState.com or Schedule an Overview.
RailState Product Team
Tip: For past release notes and answers to some frequently asked questions visit our searchable knowledge base: RailState Knowledge Base
Colored Railway Lines on Map:
To highlight specific railways on the map, click on 'Railways' while viewing the map and select the ones you're interested in. We've pre-selected the Class-I railways for your convenience, but you can easily search for and select other railways as needed. The selected railways will be displayed in color on the map according to the legend, making it easier to identify and focus on the routes that matter most to you.
New Map Layers:
To explore the map with new layers, click on 'Color map' while viewing the map. You can choose from various street views, Satellite, or color styles to suit your needs. We have also added a new 'Save Map as Image' function, which allows you to download the map as displayed, without any cards or menu items - perfect for including in presentations!
Mileage Scale on Map:
For added context, we've included a mileage-scale reference at the bottom center of the map. This scale dynamically adjusts as you zoom in or out, providing a clear sense of distance and helping you better understand the length of rail lines.
Enhanced Date Selector:
We have streamlined the date selection process to align with user group permissions. The 'To' date now defaults to the last available date, and if your access is limited to a specific period, the calendar selection is suppressed to make this clear - no more unnecessary scrolling and guessing!
Additionally, you can now drill into a specific portion of a day using the new Hours selector. Simply click the drop-down below the dates and choose your desired time range.
Tip: The Date/Time filters are based on the 'User Local' date columns, so they will filter according to the time zone you have set.
Hours on Charts:
You can now break down data within Charts to the hour level. Simply select 'Hour' under Aggregation Period, and your time-series plots will provide deeper insights. This feature is perfect for understanding specific windows of activity throughout the day.
Hyperlink on Equipment List:
To enhance ease of use, we have added a hyperlink to the 'Name' of your Equipment Lists. Clicking this link will automatically execute a search using that equipment list, saving you the time and effort of manually adding it to your search criteria.
For instructions on creating an Equipment List, please visit the Knowledge Base.
We look forward to your feedback and suggestions in general, or as it relates to these newly released and in-development features.