IT System Testing

Railport Group supports rail terminals, intermodal terminals, inland depots and TOS vendors with comprehensive QA and testing services for Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) and related IT applications.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, and a library of extensive test cases and scenarios developed through 50 IT/TOS procurement projects and 35+ TOS implementations, we ensure that systems are tested thoroughly, consistently and in alignment with operational realities.

Test Case Definition und Documentation

We define and document user-focused test cases across all test types and levels. This includes:

  • Identifying key business and operational risks
  • Defining success criteria and measurable KPIs
  • Mapping process dependencies, data flows and exception paths

Test Data Construction

We prepare the required test data for each testing phase, including:

  • Cargo unit types (containers, trailers, swap bodies, etc.)
  • Master data (rail schedules, equipment, CHE, facilities)
  • Bookings, orders, and status data

Functionality Testing (Isolated Operational Functions)

We ensure that all required functionalities are provided in the TOS — including features that may be part of the standard system but not explicitly listed in the procurement contract.

This includes verifying that operators can perform core processes such as:

  • Rail and yard planning
  • Job creation and dispatching in the correct operational sequence
  • Full data entry, validation and updates
  • Correct reporting and output quality
  • Rule sets for cargo status changes (e.g., customs or regulatory statuses)

Cross-Module Functionality Testing

We verify that all data, documentation, operational plans, events and job dispatches correctly flow across TOS modules.

This ensures that:

  • Every cargo movement
  • Every unit status change
  • Every operational event
  • Every special service (VAS)

is captured accurately for documentation, reporting and billing.

Integration Testing

We evaluate the quality and reliability of integrations between the TOS and external systems, including:

  • ERP and accounting systems
  • Asset management and maintenance systems
  • Remote monitoring platforms
  • DGPS / positioning systems
  • Third-party GOS and OCR solutions (gate, rail, crane)Other mission-critical applications

Live Operations Testing

We identify issues that only surface under real operational conditions, including:

  • Full-load performance
  • Real-time dispatching
  • Concurrent user operations
  • High-volume data exchange

Additionally, we validate:

  • Newly implemented SOPs
  • Operational workflows
  • Staff performance across different operational scenarios

Railport Group – Ensuring that your TOS and IT systems perform reliably, consistently and operationally correct from day one.

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