Abstract: The method involves obtaining input data that includes: (i) railway mapping data, (ii) clearance data for the railways, (iii) schematic (preferably image) data related to the load being transported, and (iv) the transport's origin and destination. Using this data, one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models determine dimensional parameters of the load by processing the schematic image. A transport envelope for the load is defined based on these parameters. The railways connecting the origin and destination are identified, the probability of the transport envelope clearing clearance data on those railways is determined. Based on these probabilities, at least one viable route is determined across the railways connecting the origin to the destination.

Abstract: The method involves obtaining input data that includes: (i) railway mapping data, (ii) clearance data for the railways, (iii) schematic (preferably image) data related to the load being transported, and (iv) the transport's origin and destination. Using this data, one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models determine dimensional parameters of the load by processing the schematic image. A transport envelope for the load is defined based on these parameters. The railways connecting the origin and destination are identified, the probability of the transport envelope clearing clearance data on those railways is determined. Based on these probabilities, at least one viable route is determined across the railways connecting the origin to the destination.

Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.

Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.