Remote Condition Monitoring and Data Consultancy
Rail technology experts MoniRail delivers cutting-edge remote condition monitoring systems and data consultancy services, designed to support efficient, seamless railway infrastructure maintenance.
Using sensors installed on in-service trains, MoniRail offers a non-intrusive method to monitor track condition and degradation. These sensors capture ride quality data and detect both train- and track-related faults.
Built on two decades of research from the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), MoniRail bridges industry knowledge gaps with pioneering technology that enhances maintenance strategies and boosts network reliability.
The MoniRail Difference:
- Improves efficiencies – The solution is made up of cost-efficient hardware which collects and feeds data to a bespoke software solution, enabling continuous data interpretation and analysis.
- Fits fast, built to last – Low maintenance and quick to fit, sensors can be installed in-depot, within the routine maintenance schedule. They transmit live information to the data analytics software, providing users the opportunity to identify developing problems in real time.
- Real time data – Data collected from the on-board sensors is processed automatically using a mathematical based model, providing accurate track condition identification and geo-spatial positioning.
- Predictive maintenance – Driven by an industry wide need, MoniRail’s bespoke in-service monitoring solution is continually evolving, driven by the organisation’s academic partnership and feedback loop from the BCRRE.
How Does It Work?
MoniRail is a spin-out company that originated from the BCRRE after over 15 years of research into low-cost, vehicle-mounted sensor systems to measure track geometry and ride quality.
After developing an initial prototype, which was successfully evaluated and proven on an in-service passenger train, MoniRail is now focused on commercialising the system and its data analytics platform.
The overarching objective is to provide a commercially robust system that offers continuous monitoring of both track and train conditions, while detecting and identifying performance issues related to each. This will allow train operators and track maintainers to gain better insights into the condition of their assets, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding maintenance and upgrades.
The MoniRail sensor system collects data from the vehicle-mounted sensors, which is then processed and visualised through MoniRail’s data processing and visualisation platform. This platform converts the collected data into actionable condition information that predicts potential failures and provides customers with a better understanding of the evolving condition of their assets.
Through this system, MoniRail can provide continuous monitoring and early detection of any issues, enabling customers to take preventive measures before major failures occur. By providing valuable insights into asset condition, MoniRail helps customers make informed decisions about maintenance and upgrades, saving them time and money.
