Improved efficiency, safety and customer experience through digitization
Digital transformation in the railway industry involves the integration of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and customer experience.
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Operational efficiency – Implementing the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) helps optimize train scheduling, predictive maintenance and energy management. These technologies help reduce downtime, improve punctuality and lower operational costs.
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Safety and security – Digital technologies such as automated signaling systems, real-time monitoring and advanced communication networks can enhance the safety of rail operations. They enable proactive management of potential hazards and can help improve compliance with safety regulations.
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Customer experience – Enhancing passenger services through digital ticketing, real-time travel information and personalized services improves the overall travel experience, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Relevant standards and regulations
Safety and security are paramount in the railway industry. The following standards are particularly relevant to railway companies developing digital systems:
- EN 50126, The Specification and Demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
- EN 50128, Software for Railway Control and Protection Systems
- EN 50129, Safety-Related electronic Systems for Signaling
- EN 50657, Software on Board Rolling Stock
- CENELEC Technical Standard (CLC/TS) 50701, Railway Applications — Cybersecurity
- IEC 62443, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems
How we support the railway industry
We offer a unified development process ecosystem that helps you cover reliability, safety and security in a cohesive and consistent way.
UL Solutions Software Intensive Systems (SIS) partners with railway clients to provide Stages as a trusted platform for development processes. Stages allows process owners to define standard-compliant processes and roll them out to programs and projects.
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