Railigent® – the solution to manage assets smarter
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Gerhard Kress @ The Rise of IoT & Big Data in Rail
Railigent® makes intelligent use of rail data and allows rail operators to improve the return from their assets. Artificial intelligence and sophisticated data analytics are the key to achieve up to 100% availability, optimized maintenance and improved operations.
Improvement of up to 100% availability – optimized maintenance and operation planning
Rail transport is made more efficient, reliable and safe thanks to condition-based monitoring, data analysis and predictive maintenance concepts. Co-creation using Siemens’ domain knowledge and our clients’ expertise allows for comprehensive asset management and customer proximity.
The added value of digital services can consist in bringing the knowledge from the past to gain insights for the present and the future.Dr. Steffen Schranil | Director Fleet Management | SBB Cargo International AG
Analysis of the data supplied by these apps enables optimized maintenance of fleets and infrastructures, more cost-efficient operations and 100% availability.
Currently, the Railigent open ecosystem comprises fifteen members: Dellner, DMA, Frauscher, Ginkgo Management Consulting, igus, Knorr-Bremse, KONUX, NEM Solutions, OXplus, Perpetuum, SKF, Strukton, voestalpine Signaling, Voith and Wi-Tronix.
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EcosystemOpen ecosystem integrating best-in-class rail applicationsData analysis & rail expertiseArtificial intelligence combined with unique domain know-howMaintenance & operationsOptimized service for 100% availabilityRolling stock & rail infrastructureTrains and infrastructure securely connected across systemsSmart securitySustainable IT security for rail systems -
Mobility connectivity solution suiteVarious standardized solutions for assets of all types and ages are provided by our connectivity toolbox. Designed for integration into safety-critical rail systems, it uses the latest certified security mechanisms for data transmission across networks.Bridging the legacy gap for 100% availabilityDigital services for both infrastructure and rolling stock enable monitoring and analysis across systems. Currently more than 90 customer implementations are in operation, already delivering tangible value.Rolling stockTo date, more than 1,600 trains and locomotives are transmitting data about their location and status. As an example, continuous fleet monitoring combined with predictive models and machine learning algorithms leads to an early detection of anomalies of important Velaro D components. This means greater availability of high-speed trains for Deutsche Bahn.Rail infrastructureOver 42,000 assets are already connected, from level crossings and EOT devices to entire operation control systems and interlockings. As a result, more than 80% of failures from blocked or faulty point switches for Deutsche Bahn Interlocking Bremen are prevented through Smart Monitoring and Smart Data Analysis applications on Railigent. -
Industry expertise in rail systems and IT securityAs rail systems experts with a modular service portfolio, we provide and implement seamless IT security concepts adapted to individual requirements – without the need for third parties. This reduces the cost to the operator and limits the disclosure of sensitive information.IT security trainingMaking your staff allies in the fight against cyber attacks, is the key to rail security.Threat and risk analysisSIMOS® Smart Security services include assessment of the current IT architecture, identification of threats and vulnerabilities, risk evaluation and recommendation of preventative measures. If required, we perform penetration tests to simulate cyber attacks, detecting and closing security gaps before they become a problem.Continuous monitoring of IT securityThe system data flows are monitored automatically in near real time. This allows for irregularities and potential threats to be detected quickly and reported reliably. -
App developmentThe Railigent application suite includes apps developed by Siemens data analytics and engineering experts. These enable failure prediction, remote monitoring and diagnosis, as well as more efficient maintenance and operations.Joint app developmentTo provide additional insights for various components and infrastructure elements, we also develop new applications together with partners. For example, with the Dutch firm Strukton, we have developed an app that automatically detects incipient malfunctions in rail infrastructures using video inspection. Operators benefit from substantial cost savings and increased rail safety.App integrationRailigent integrates 3rd-party apps to allow comprehensive asset management within one solution. For example, by integrating an IoT app solution from SKF, a Swedish supplier of bearing units, Railigent now supplies data for the condition-based maintenance of roller bearings.Open ecosystemAs an open ecosystem, Railigent integrates our own apps, apps developed with partners and 3rd-party apps from partners and customers. This enables even more comprehensive asset management of rail fleets and infrastructures. -
MindSphere Application Centers for Mobility worldwideApplication centers in Munich-Allach, Erlangen, Atlanta, Hong Kong, London, Moscow and Perth turn big data streams from customers worldwide into smart data. This co-creation enables us to react flexibly to customer requests and solve their issues on site. To detect faults at an early stage and optimize locomotive availability, we set up an agile data analytics team in the DB Cargo CBM lab. This facilitates joint identification and implementation of use cases.Data analysts and rail expertsThe international team in the MindSphere Application Centers is multidisciplinary. It can draw upon datasets not only from different rail fleets but also from those operating under different conditions – whether in Germany, Spain or Russia. In addition, they work closely with the rail experts in our Support Centers who offer professional remote assistance 24/7.Digital analysis of all train-related informationRailigent is unique in covering the whole complex of rail assets, combining our deep domain know-how as an OEM with world-class data analytics and artificial intelligence. This translates into unmatched insights that we offer as a service to our customers. -
Improved maintenanceThe mobile Fleet Monitoring app enables managers to get a fast overview of the location and status of their trains and locomotives. Customized reports allow fast root cause analysis and diagnosis, while smart prediction prevents failures and outages before they can occur. By applying Railigent applications for the Desiro and Velaro fleet in Russia, for example, availability is now over 99% for our customer RŽD.Optimized operationsThe Train State Live app optimizes customer operations, by providing fast trouble shooting support: notifications and events sent by connected trains are shown in near real time. Its success can be seen in the solution we implemented for London’s Thameslink trains. The application avoids vehicle shutdowns by relaying train status data directly to the dispatcher.Proven valueNumerous Railigent implementations worldwide demonstrate tangible results:- Improvement of up to 100% availability
- Decrease in unplanned downtimes by 30-50%
- Reduction of unnecessary transfers to maintenance by over 30%
- Lower maintenance costs and energy consumption by 10-15%
- Improvement of up to 100% availability
- Decrease in unplanned downtimes by 30-50%
- Reduction of unnecessary transfers to maintenance by over 30%
- Lower maintenance costs and energy consumption by 10-15%
Ecosystem
Open ecosystem integrating
best-in-class rail applications
Data analysis & rail expertise
Artificial intelligence combined with unique domain know-how
Maintenance & operations
Optimized service for 100% availability
Rolling stock & rail infrastructure
Trains and infrastructure securely connected across systems
Smart security
Sustainable IT security for rail systems
Mobility connectivity solution suite
Various standardized solutions for assets of all types and ages are provided by our connectivity toolbox. Designed for integration into safety-critical rail systems, it uses the latest certified security mechanisms for data transmission across networks.
Bridging the legacy gap for 100% availability
Digital services for both infrastructure and rolling stock enable monitoring and analysis across systems. Currently more than 90 customer implementations are in operation, already delivering tangible value.
Rolling stock
To date, more than 1,600 trains and locomotives are transmitting data about their location and status.
As an example, continuous fleet monitoring combined with predictive models and machine learning algorithms leads to an early detection of anomalies of important Velaro D components. This means greater availability of high-speed trains for Deutsche Bahn.
Rail infrastructure
Over 42,000 assets are already connected, from level crossings and EOT devices to entire operation control systems and interlockings.
As a result, more than 80% of failures from blocked or faulty point switches for Deutsche Bahn Interlocking Bremen are prevented through Smart Monitoring and Smart Data Analysis applications on Railigent.
Industry expertise in rail systems and IT security
As rail systems experts with a modular service portfolio, we provide and implement seamless IT security concepts adapted to individual requirements – without the need for third parties. This reduces the cost to the operator and limits the disclosure of sensitive information.
IT security training
Making your staff allies in the fight against cyber attacks, is the key to rail security.
Threat and risk analysis
SIMOS® Smart Security services include assessment of the current IT architecture, identification of threats and vulnerabilities, risk evaluation and recommendation of preventative measures. If required, we perform penetration tests to simulate cyber attacks, detecting and closing security gaps before they become a problem.
Continuous monitoring of IT security
The system data flows are monitored automatically in near real time. This allows for irregularities and potential threats to be detected quickly and reported reliably.
Open ecosystem
As an open ecosystem, Railigent integrates our own apps, apps developed with partners and 3rd-party apps from partners and customers. This enables even more comprehensive asset management of rail fleets and infrastructures.
App development
The Railigent application suite includes apps developed by Siemens data analytics and engineering experts. These enable failure prediction, remote monitoring and diagnosis, as well as more efficient maintenance and operations.
Joint app development
To provide additional insights for various components and infrastructure elements, we also develop new applications together with partners.
For example, with the Dutch firm Strukton, we have developed an app that automatically detects incipient malfunctions in rail infrastructures using video inspection. Operators benefit from substantial cost savings and increased rail safety.
App integration
Railigent integrates 3rd-party apps to allow comprehensive asset management within one solution.
For example, by integrating an IoT app solution from SKF, a Swedish supplier of bearing units, Railigent now supplies data for the condition-based maintenance of roller bearings.
MindSphere Application Centers for Mobility worldwide
Application centers in Munich-Allach, Erlangen, Atlanta, Hong Kong, London, Moscow and Perth turn big data streams from customers worldwide into smart data. This co-creation enables us to react flexibly to customer requests and solve their issues on site.
To detect faults at an early stage and optimize locomotive availability, we set up an agile data analytics team in the DB Cargo CBM lab. This facilitates joint identification and implementation of use cases.
Data analysts and rail experts
The international team in the MindSphere Application Centers is multidisciplinary. It can draw upon datasets not only from different rail fleets but also from those operating under different conditions – whether in Germany, Spain or Russia. In addition, they work closely with the rail experts in our Support Centers who offer professional remote assistance 24/7.
Digital analysis of all train-related information
Railigent is unique in covering the whole complex of rail assets, combining our deep domain know-how as an OEM with world-class data analytics and artificial intelligence. This translates into unmatched insights that we offer as a service to our customers.
Optimized operations
The Train State Live app optimizes customer operations, by providing fast trouble shooting support: notifications and events sent by connected trains are shown in near real time.
Its success can be seen in the solution we implemented for London’s Thameslink trains. The application avoids vehicle shutdowns by relaying train status data directly to the dispatcher.
Improved maintenance
The mobile Fleet Monitoring app enables managers to get a fast overview of the location and status of their trains and locomotives. Customized reports allow fast root cause analysis and diagnosis, while smart prediction prevents failures and outages before they can occur. By applying Railigent applications for the Desiro and Velaro fleet in Russia, for example, availability is now over 99% for our customer RŽD.
Proven value
Numerous Railigent implementations worldwide demonstrate tangible results:
We are now equipped to solve issues quicker, more efficiently, and without delay, and also be more efficient in our maintenance and operations.Marwan Al-Mukhtar | Executive Director | Atlanta Streetcar
