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How technology is reinventing the future of Rail Technology

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How technology is reinventing the future of Rail Technology

November 18, 2021 7-Minute read

In a fast-paced global market, Railways have been leveraging technology to ensure safety goals & to reduce environmental impact..
Looking to the future ,rail technology will strive to expand on their previous triumphs. While rail technology will continue to be widely used as Railways  look to harness the massive volumes of data collected using innovative algorithms and data analysis software to increase safety . Next-generation automation technologies will continue to improve safety and effectiveness by reducing the influence of human error and limits on railway operations. Importantly, however, rail technology is expanding to ensure the sector enters a new age of innovation that increases trustworthiness & customer service, targeting an ever increasing number of customer touchpoints
Key technological trends that will become a part of rail technology &  help shape the future of rail travel :

The Internet of Things (IoT)

A network of interconnected mechanical and digital machines, things, creatures, or people having unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without the need for human or computer contact.
The Internet of Things (IoT) alters how people live, work, and travel, earning it the moniker "the new Industrial Revolution."
It will assist railways in enhancing passenger safety and experience while also increasing operational efficiency. IoT has begun to progress the railways in a variety of ways, including higher efficiency and improved customer experience. The key outcomes being:

  • Significant dependability and security.
  • Reduced maintenance delays
  • Advanced analytics for efficient operations
  • Improvement & revamping of  customer experience .

Big Data and Big Solutions

Big data assists railways in a variety of ways,  addressing and resolving major difficulties. Railways have accumulated databases with hundreds & trillion bits of information about the status of track and equipment thanks to smart sensors distributed across the network and innovative track inspection technologies. Railways can find crucial data trends and apply what they've learned to improve safety and operations using the data they've collected.

Cloud-based technology

Instead of having local servers, cloud computing relies on the sharing of computing resources. While a relatively new technology that arose from years of study into visualization, it has gained enormous traction given features like distributed and utility computing, and, more recently, networking, online, and software services. This study laid the groundwork for the term "cloud" to be used in cloud computing. It features a service-oriented design, reduced end-user information technology outflow, flexibility, lower ownership costs, on-demand services, and more.

Railways use cloud computing to capture railway information resources and enhance the capacity of information processing. The key benefits of deploying cloud-based technology are:

  • Cost-saving, this being a hosted service,
  • Enhanced security,
  • Significant accessibility.

The Era of Living Services

The Era of Living Services is again, a relatively new term that describes how brands use the internet of things and powerful data analytics to create services that come to life, forecasting and reacting to customers’ changing needs and situations in real time. It seems to have the effect of living services on most aspects of our lives—from our homes, finances, and work, to our health, shopping, and the future of travel.

Embracing Automation

Automation holds great significance for the future of the railway’s safety and efficiency.  Implementation of next-generation automation technology will ensure railways will be able to conduct safety inspections more frequently, detect more flaws more reliably and provide solutions more quickly.

While reducing human-caused accidents, automation also has the effect of improving and upgrading network effectiveness and safety, allowing more commodities to be transported by rail, lowering the demand for highway capacity and improving fuel efficiency and air pollution.

Rail technology used to improve profitability:

To encourage ancillary revenue, railways can promote real-time offers and sell customized, relevant ancillary items to the correct customers at the correct time during different phases of the journey, from Insurance, to food of choice, to pick up & drops or even hotel stays during or at the end of their journey. Technology not only makes the decision-making process easier and more valuable for passengers, but it also adds a viable revenue stream for the railway.
Creating  flawless experiences: It is the most effective way to increase customer loyalty and generate revenue. Nowadays, customers are expecting convenience, effectiveness, and personalization. Railways should look for ways of providing ease, comfort, convenience, and, most importantly, value for money.

Reducing costs: Rail technology should focus on cost reduction rather than increasing production to be more profitable.

REZOPIA SMART RAIL RESERVATION SYSTEM

Rezopia offers the next generation rail reservation, operations, and distribution management system for rail providers. We have built the world's most advanced and intuitive rail operations system to manage services, schedules, inventory, fares, and fare rules enabling rail providers to improve customer service.

Through Rezopia's support of multiple distribution channels, you can scale revenues by selling directly through your website, call center, and train stations, as well as selling through your network of travel agents, corporations, and XML connectivity.

The reservations module provides advanced functionality to search and book, manage customer profiles, discounts and promotions, seat maps, automatic email and SMS notifications, and social network integrations. You can also generate ancillary revenue by packaging rail with other travel products such as hotels, cars, attractions, and flights.

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