en.Wedoany.com Reported - voestalpine Railway Systems, in collaboration with European partners such as ADIF, has installed two switch demonstration units equipped with smart monitoring technology under the EU Rail FP3-IAM4Rail project. These units are used for real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions, aiming to extend the service life of switches and enhance the safety and availability of railway networks.

The FP3-IAM4Rail project includes a total of seven integrated demonstration units to test new methods for infrastructure monitoring and control. Data from various sources are consolidated, connected to decision support systems, and integrated into traffic management systems. Artificial intelligence, digital twins, and automated maintenance methods play a central role in this project. Among the two demonstration units installed by voestalpine Railway Systems, one is a standard switch for mixed traffic and the other is a high-speed switch, both equipped with its innovative monitoring technology. Sensors are installed on key load-bearing components of the switches to record infrastructure conditions in real time. The collected data helps operators detect deviations or potential faults early, enabling intervention before issues cause disruptions to railway traffic, and facilitating targeted and efficient planning of maintenance measures. Preliminary data from the demonstration units already allows real-time analysis of condition developments and load peaks, enabling operators to respond faster and optimize maintenance processes. Andrea Palomar Expósito, Innovation Project Engineer at ADIF-INECO, and Dino Velic, Project Manager at voestalpine Railway Systems, expressed pride in the progress achieved together, stating that the project demonstrates how European cooperation and innovation can help build a smarter, safer, and cleaner future. voestalpine Railway Systems is a founding member of EU Rail and the only infrastructure provider participating in the program.

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