1. A computer implemented method for generating signals for optimizing power use in an electrically powered transportation system, comprising: storing transportation system specific information, including geographic mapping information, mechanical information, and electrical information as first data in non-transitory computer readable memory; monitoring and processing real-time data that is measured by at least one sensor, configured to measure at least one characteristic affecting power usage in the transportation system, using a processor that is coupled to the sensor to create second data, wherein physical vehicle movement in the transportation system creates dynamic electrical loads; storing the second data in non-transitory computer readable memory; selectively perform power distribution calculations that apply at least some of both the stored first and second data according to instructions stored in non-transitory computer readable memory using the processor, in order to generate at least one power signal; selectively display the power signal to a user via a graphical user interface of the computer; selectively store the power signal in non-transitory memory; and selectively transmit the power signal to a real-time traction power management application for optimizing power use affecting the transportation system.