Monitoring & Diagnostics Categories
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) support train operators by improving safety, reducing costs, optimising energy use and enhancing operational efficiency. These systems may include automated warnings, speed supervision, hazard detection and performance monitoring to assist with safe and efficient train operation.
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Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring solutions use sensors and data analytics to assess the health of railway assets – from rolling stock components such as bogies and wheels to track and infrastructure elements like points and switches. By detecting wear or faults early, these systems enable planned maintenance, prevent critical failures, minimise delays and provide valuable insights into asset performance over time.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is vital as more aspects of rail operations become digital. A hacked operating system can cause disruption, damage infrastructure, harm people and damage a brand’s reputation. Operational and information technologies often share environments, creating attack routes through systems such as Wi-Fi, infotainment, CCTV or passenger information. Suppliers in this category provide solutions to protect railway assets, detect threats and respond to incidents effectively.
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Railway Sensors
Suppliers in this category provide sensors for railway infrastructure and rolling stock, including condition monitoring, acceleration, temperature, CO₂, VOC and rotation rate sensors. Many also offer customised solutions to meet specific operational needs as well as sensor maintenance services.
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Surroundings & Obstacle Detection
Suppliers in this category provide equipment that helps train operators and infrastructure managers monitor their surroundings and detect obstacles. Products include external cameras, mirrors and sensors designed to improve safety and operational awareness.
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Surveillance · CCTV
Surveillance / CCTV allows for visual and audio recordings over priority areas. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Rail Surveillance / CCTV. You will also find a list of Rail Surveillance / CCTV suppliers from around the world.
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Telematics & Asset Tracking
Suppliers in this category provide telematics and asset tracking solutions for the rail sector, including train management and vehicle location systems. These systems transmit real-time information such as location, temperature, humidity and incident data to support operational efficiency, asset management and fleet movement control. They help operators monitor train positions, manage fleet operations, optimise schedules and respond quickly to delays or disruptions, using technologies such as GPS tracking, automatic location reporting and integrated control platforms.
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Train Health Monitoring
Train health monitoring systems continuously assess the condition of rolling stock components to detect faults, wear and performance issues before they lead to failures. These solutions use sensors, diagnostics and data analytics to monitor elements such as bogies, wheels, braking systems and power units. Suppliers in this category offer real-time monitoring technologies that support predictive maintenance and operational reliability.
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Train Management · Vehicle Location
Train management and vehicle location systems provide real-time tracking of rolling stock across the rail network. These solutions help operators monitor train positions, manage fleet movements, optimise operations and respond quickly to delays or disruptions. Suppliers in this category offer technologies such as GPS tracking, automatic location reporting and fleet control platforms.
Monitoring & Diagnostics News
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Cornerstone Laid for the Rhine-Ruhr-Express Service Depot
Today the cornerstone was laid in Dortmund-Eving, Germany, for the service and maintenance depot being built for the Rhine-Ruhr-Express (RRX…
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From Digitalisation to Train System Availability
Thorsten Bomke, Market Portfolio Director Services, Alstom, talks about providing the highest possible train system availability with the mo…
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Dutch Railways to Deploy Real-Time Diagnostic System from Trimble
Trimble announced recently that NS, the Dutch state-owned rail company, will be deploying the Trimble® R2M Real-Time Diagnostic System. As a…
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Chicago: Freight Rail Industry Improves Train Management
Freight rail roads operating in Chicago are better prepared to manage rail traffic going to, from and through the Chicago region, thanks to …
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ERTMS: We've all heard of it, but how does it work?
ERTMS: This tried and tested system will replace traditional railway signals with a computer display inside every train cab, reducing the co…
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Hitachi Intercity Trains Begin Digital Signalling Tests
Hitachi Intercity Trains, bound for passenger service on the Great Western route from 2017, have begun testing digital technology designed t…
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The New Generation of Live Tracking
The New Generation of Live Tracking from Frauscher makes it simpler for system integrators and railway operators to obtain the information t…
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Launch Predictive Maintenance Pilot Project
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens are launching a pilot application for the predictive servicing and maintenance of the high-speed Velaro D tra…
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mira: Monitoring Intelligence for Rail
Monitoring Intelligence for Rail – the value-added rail system from Schenck Process. The most important goal in rail transport today is the …
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Electronic Driver Assistance System for Trams
Bosch Engineering's collision warning system with automatic braking has been approved for use in public transportation.
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Irish Rail to Deploy Real-Time Diagnostic System from Trimble Company, Nexala
Trimble announced today that Irish Rail will be deploying Nexala's R2M Real-Time Diagnostic System across its CAF 29000 commuter fleet of tr…
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Trimble Acquires Nexala to Expand its Role in the Rail Transport Industry
Trimble announced today that it has acquired privately-held Nexala, a provider of enterprise solutions for the rail transport industry, head…





