FAQs
A new version of PC*MILER|Rail is released on a when and if available basis. Supplemental updates of data are provided periodically on a when and if availab...
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:44 PM
ALK creates and maintains the North American rail network map database that is used in PC*MILER|Rail. Railinc’s Industry Reference Files are used to obtain ...
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:51 PM
If you have an idea for a new feature, please email us at PCMSupport@alk.com. The PC*MILER Product Management team would love to hear from you. Your feedbac...
Wed, 7 Mar, 2018 at 4:37 PM
To report a rail data issue, please click on “Email Data Correction” under the Help menu in PC*MILER|Rail.
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:48 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 depen...
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Open up PC*MILER|Rail and go to the Help tab and click on About.
Mon, 12 Mar, 2018 at 7:54 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, 13 Mar, 2018 at 12:14 PM
The Single Route (also referred to as Standard Route or Interactive Routing) is recommended for purposes that require accurate mileage when specific railroa...
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:51 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, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:52 PM
Yes. This information is available in the PC*MILER|Rail User’s Guide and from the Help menu in the Windows Interactive version.
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017 at 4:53 PM