Railcar telematics service launched in the USv

RailPulse is a technology platform from a consortium of US rail stakeholders.

A consortium of railway industry stakeholders, from railroads to car lessors and shippers has launched its key technology platform, RailPulse. 

The tool will provide real-time data to give stakeholders and customers location and condition statuses for the freight railcar fleet across North America. 

The “coalition” said the tool would enhance safety and efficiency for freight forwarders and railway operators.

According to the company, the platform “aggregates, enriches and securely stores data from sensors and other sources, delivering it to users through a web portal and application programming interfaces (APIs).”

The “wide variety” of sensors it can be plugged in to include those relaying location, load, and impact data. It will also be able to tell customers if handbrakes are left on (or off), or if doors are open.

The systems have been tested for two years, which followed the first two years of its existence dedicated to design and market research.