Fuel consumption system for locomotive

A train comprising:

• a frame;
• ground engaging elements supporting the frame;
• a prime mover for powering propulsion of the ground engaging elements, the prime mover mounted in the frame;
• a plurality of consists;
• and
• a controller including an artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting fuel consumption of a field operation, the AI model configured to:
• collect a baseline train data of the train, the baseline train data including first train parameters, first operational parameters, and a first fuel consumption of a historical train,
• train the AI model with a second train data until a baseline operation is predictable, the second train data includes second operational parameters and a second fuel consumption of the train,
• analyze implemented operational changes from the baseline operation to the train including changes to the first train parameters, and changes to the first operational parameters, and
• predict the fuel consumption of the field operation.

A system for predicting fuel consumption in a train, the system comprising:

• a controller including a processor, the controller comprising:
• a data collection module configured to collect baseline train data for the train, the baseline train data including initial train parameters, initial operational parameters, and an initial fuel consumption based on historical data of the train,
• an artificial intelligence (AI) model operatively connected to the data collection module, configured to:
• receive and process the baseline train data, and
• iteratively train with new train data of the train to establish a predictive baseline operation model for the train, the new train data including new operational parameters and corresponding fuel consumption data of the train,
• an operational change module configured to track changes in train operations, including modifications to the train, adjustments to the initial train parameters, and alterations to the initial operational parameters, and
• a fuel prediction unit configured to:
• receive data regarding operational changes from the operational change module, and
• predict the fuel consumption for the train reflecting the changes in train operations.