SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 09/2025
Railway revolution on tracks: maximising availability through smart asset management
Traditional maintenance is reaching its limits due to increasing system complexity and a growing number of assets. Digital technologies such as sensor solutions, I nternet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) enable data-driven, lifecycle-oriented asset management. However, predictive models are not plug and play solutions: they are learning systems that require continuous maintenance and improvement. A shift in culture, processes and business models is therefore necessary. P roviders and operators must collaborate as partners to unlock the full potential and optimize maintenance strategy decisions in the railway sector...