PITTSBURGH — Wabtec Corp. has gained approval to become a certified telematics vendor for RailPulse, the manufacturer has announced.
The RailPulse coalition of railroads, railcar builders and leasing firms, and related parties is developing industry-wide standards for real-time railcar location tracking and data regarding car condition — such as whether doors or hatches are open or closed — and mechanical health.
“Telematics is an emerging technology in the rail industry, a market that currently lacks real-time visibility over a vast majority of its railcars worldwide,” Evan Sevel, Wabtec vice president-growth and Innovation, said in a press release. “With the RailPulse certification, Wabtec’s telematics platform will help advance the adoption of railcar tracking technology across the rail sector and drive meaningful business outcomes for our customers.”
RailPulse requirements for certification include ensuring data quality, performance, mechanical robustness, and ongoing support. Wabtec’s telematics offerings passed extensive testing, and exceeded the requirements for uptime and data accuracy, the company says.
“Wabtec has a rich history of pioneering next-generation solutions for railcars,” said RailPulse General Manager David Shannon. “Together, we will drive transformative change in the rail sector by combining our strengths and fostering a culture of innovation that will shape the future of rail transportation.”
More information on RailPulse is available at its website.
this looks interesting but why this wayside detectors do the job too