Technology

Railcar load status might seem like a minor data point, but in the context of fleet and supply chain management, it is an essential operational insight. By integrating load status monitoring into your operations, you unlock a more responsive, data-driven approach to railcar management that improves efficiency, reduces costs, and enables smarter decisions at every level.

Today’s rail operators face enormous pressures to make operations more efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally responsible. A modern solution like NexSys equips rail operators with cutting-edge tools to manage their network with real-time visibility.

This post dives deep into how NexSys is transforming the rail sector, covering key benefits like reducing fuel consumption, lowering emissions, enabling data-driven decisions, and extending locomotive life.

Batteries are the backbone of locomotive electrical systems, but their performance and lifespan can be drastically affected by frequent start cycles, deep discharges, and environmental conditions.

Rail shippers, lessors, and operators constantly face operational inefficiencies, unplanned downtime, and rising costs in railcar management. Traditional methods rely on manual tracking and delayed updates, leading to extended dwell times, inefficient fleet utilization, and unexpected maintenance issues. Telematics has emerged as a game-changer, providing near real-time data that helps reduce railcar downtime and optimize operational costs.

Discover how real-time railcar visibility with Pivot telematics can optimize asset utilization, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Discover the hidden costs of battery-related start failures and learn how KickStart supercapacitor technology can improve efficiency and cut operational costs.

Discover how railcar telematics solutions improve operational efficiency by reducing downtime, enabling predictive maintenance, and cutting costs.

This blog explores how telematics addresses key challenges in rail supply chain coordination, highlights its benefits, and provides a deep dive into advanced telematics systems like ZTR’s Pivot.

Winter poses significant challenges for the railway industry. Freezing temperatures and harsh conditions test the resilience of locomotive fleets, making winter operations particularly demanding. One critical component of winter readiness is ensuring reliable engine starts.