TrainVision

Benefits for Railway Undertakings and Wagon Keepers

TrainVision acts as a radar and intelligent digital assistant for your rail operations, replacing hazardous and error-prone manual inspections in the track area with objective real-time detection.

Automated, seamless data flows, comprehensive evidence documentation and early defect detection turn reactive emergencies into manageable processes – from just-in-time spare parts procurement to the prevention of costly line closures. This frees valuable specialist staff from repetitive routine tasks, reduces system costs and maximises the availability and safety of your infrastructure.

Maximum Rolling Stock Availability

TrainVision acts as an intelligent digital assistant for your wagon inspectors. By automatically detecting signs of wear at an early stage, for example on wheel brakes or treads, TrainVision turns reactive emergency repairs into planned maintenance activities. Fewer spare parts need to be held in stock, reducing tied-up capital. The result: shorter downtimes, just-in-time spare parts procurement instead of high inventory costs, and significantly higher rolling stock availability.

Preventing Service Disruptions

An undetected wheel or brake defect may have consequences far beyond a single wagon requiring repair. If a freight train breaks down or derails on a major route, the resulting line closure may quickly lead to substantial costs. TrainVision detects defects early and reliably, helping to prevent such disruptions and costs.

Safety for Staff and Operations

Manually recording train formations and vehicle numbers in the track area is slow, hazardous and prone to error – for example, when staff are wearing gloves or working in poor weather conditions. TrainVision performs this task from a safe distance in real time, reducing the error rate by at least 90%.

Automated, Seamless Data Flows

Missing or inaccurate data often disrupt processes and result in expensive flat-rate billing, for example for electricity consumption. TrainVision transmits detected defects and precise train formation and traction data via standardised TEL TSI interfaces to your existing ECM systems or European platforms such as rsrd2.eu – fully automatically and without any manual data transfers or media discontinuities.

Objective Evidence at Handover Points

When a train is handed over from one infrastructure manager or railway undertaking to another, disputes often arise over existing damage and who is responsible for it. At critical nodes, TrainVision not only provides data but also objective, high-resolution imagery with associated metadata. This enables immediate and objective clarification of liability issues in the event of damage to wagons or loads.

Addressing Skills Shortages Through Technology

Skilled rail operations staff, such as experienced wagon inspectors, are increasingly difficult to find. TrainVision does not replace these experts but frees them from repetitive routine tasks. This allows your specialists to focus on complex cases where human expertise is truly essential.