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Train monitoring in Ireland
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Railway & Metro
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Irish Rail was facing several challenges related to train maintenance and operation. The company was unable to monitor fuel levels due to the breakdown of factory-installed fuel level sensors, leading to the risk of engine cutoff. This also meant that trains had to be filled up every time they arrived at a depot, resulting in a 1.5-hour time loss per train. Additionally, train idling was causing fuel losses as drivers would not stop the engine after the end of their shift to avoid spending time warming it up at the start of the next shift. The company also wanted to remotely control the trains to monitor unforeseen stops and other force majeure events.
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is Irish Rail, a railway transportation company based in Ireland. The company was facing challenges in optimizing the process of train maintenance and operation, as well as saving fuel costs. The company was unable to monitor fuel levels due to the breakdown of factory-installed fuel level sensors, leading to the risk of engine cutoff. This also meant that trains had to be filled up every time they arrived at a depot, resulting in a 1.5-hour time loss per train. Additionally, train idling was causing fuel losses as drivers would not stop the engine after the end of their shift to avoid spending time warming it up at the start of the next shift. The company also wanted to remotely control the trains to monitor unforeseen stops and other force majeure events.
The Solution
GMT Connect, a partner of Irish Rail, offered a comprehensive solution to address these challenges. The solution consisted of Wialon, DCT trackers (Digital Communication Technologies), and Technoton fuel level sensors. Wialon is a multifunctional fleet management system, also used for mobile and stationary assets tracking. DCT trackers and Technoton fuel level sensors were used to monitor fuel levels and reduce idling time. This solution allowed Irish Rail to control the trains remotely, ensuring the monitoring of unforeseen stops and other force majeure events.
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