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Excessive idling leads to unnecessary fuel consumption, increased maintenance, and harmful greenhouse gas emissions. This is where KickStart, ZTR’s supercapacitor-based starting assist solution, plays a critical role not just in ensuring reliable engine starts.

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

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.

As global supply chains grow more complex and competitive, traditional railcar management methods are struggling to keep pace with the demands of modern logistics. This is where telematics solutions come in, offering transformative capabilities for real-time visibility, operational efficiency, and safety.

Welcome to the first in our series of articles on Telematics for Railcars. In this series, we will dive into the world of railcar management and explore how telematics technology is reshaping the landscape of rail freight transportation. This article aims to provide an overview of the need for telematics in the rail industry, and touch on the numerous benefits it offers. Join us as we delve into the potential of telematics to enhance supply chain coordination, improve safety, and drive efficiency in railcar management.