The PI System for Railways
10 December 2018 | By OSIsoft
From data to knowledge to transformation. The PI System value for better asset and resource management in a modern railway system....
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Case study: Data drives maintenance for SNCF RÉSEAU
5 December 2018 | By OSIsoft
The French National Railway Corporation — the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français, or SNCF RÉSEAU — is a state-owned company that operates France’s world class railway system...
Whitepaper: A real-time asset monitoring system for rolling stock, track and electrification infrastructure
30 November 2018 | By OSIsoft
European rail networks have historically led the way in providing reliable, fast and carbon-efficient passenger transport. By connecting people to businesses as well as providing direct employment and clean commuting options, railroads are key to developing long-term sustainable economic growth...
Exploring the potential of innovative technology: Digital Rail Revolution 2018
28 November 2018 | By Craig Waters (Editor of Global Railway Review)
From the variety of topics discussed and the different experiences shared at Digital Rail Revolution 2018, the opportunities that digitalisation continues to bring to the railway industry are exciting. Global Railway Review Editor, Craig Waters, looks at the key topics that had speakers and delegates deliberating at the UIC’s headquarters…
How prescriptive analytics can signal a new method of railway maintenance
19 October 2018 | By Michael Saucier - AspenTech
As scheduling has become more sophisticated, maintenance processes have evolved and improved. However, as Michael Saucier, Product Manager at AspenTech discusses, recent studies indicate that most equipment fails on a ‘random’ basis no matter how many assets are inspected. In other words, failures cannot necessarily be correlated to how maintenance…
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
28 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
Smart sensors help DB Cargo track and monitor freight cars
24 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
DB Cargo AG, Europe's leading rail freight carrier, has commissioned Siemens Mobility to digitalise a large part of its freight car fleet
UNIFE’s 2018 World Rail Market Study Results showcased at InnoTrans
18 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The key message from UNIFE's 2018 World Rail Market Study Results announced at InnoTrans 2018 was that the global rail supply industry remains on a growth track
Train data: How do we share its benefits?
11 September 2018 | By David Millard (WBD), Todd Rayner (WBD)
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) recently published its ‘Joint Rail Data Action Plan’ setting out a number of objectives and associated timescales, which an industry-led taskforce will work towards in order to improve the quality and openness of rail data. The plan focuses on train operating companies and other…
In mobile we trust: The importance of investing to create a better user experience
11 September 2018 | By Steve Wakeland (ITSO)
With UK rail passengers demanding an easier, more seamless travel experience, Steve Wakeland, CEO of ITSO writes that the rail industry must move towards smart, ticketless solutions, such as mobile ticketing, to satisfy today’s modern passenger.
On-board mobile: No more missing connections
15 August 2018 | By Anthony Sutton (Cobham Wireless)
Anyone who has had to try and make a call, send an email or watch an online video on a train knows it can be a challenge. Whether travelling for work or pleasure, inconsistent and unreliable mobile coverage is incredibly frustrating for passengers who want the same level of reliable…
Integrating the railway sector into the ‘digital economy’
9 August 2018 | By Sharvind Appiah (Shawne Applebee)
As part of Global Railway Review’s Going Digital in Rail Week, Sharvind Appiah of Shawne Applebee provides a glimpse into the opportunities of digitalisation for the railway sector.
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