RailWatch

About RailWatch

Vossloh RailWatch GmbH operates as a specialized technology firm within the larger Vossloh Group, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail freight through advanced monitoring solutions. The company was fully acquired by Vossloh AG on September 1, 2023, integrating all its employees and technology to bolster Vossloh's digital and sensor-based competencies. This acquisition was the result of a structured investor process following RailWatch's insolvency filing.

The core of RailWatch's business is its proprietary wayside monitoring system, known as Pulsar. This system is engineered to capture the condition of rolling stock, including freight wagons, passenger cars, and locomotives, in real-time as they pass by fixed measurement stations. Pulsar utilizes a combination of high-resolution cameras with specialized LED technology, acoustic sensors, and in-track measurement systems to gather a comprehensive set of data. Key data points include UIC wagon numbers identified via OCR, wheel and brake block damage, axle load distribution, and weight information. A more compact version, the MicroPulsar, focuses on essential process data like the wagon number and sequence for clients who need to optimize incoming and outgoing inspections without the detailed condition monitoring.

The collected data is processed in the cloud using artificial intelligence, boasting a detection accuracy of 98%, and is made available to clients through a dedicated web portal with interfaces like Train Check, Wagon Check, and Fleet Check. This allows for condition-based and predictive maintenance, enabling operators to identify wear and damage early, plan maintenance precisely, and improve operational safety and cost-efficiency. The business serves a diverse client base that includes industrial facilities, logistics terminals, ports, tunnel operators, and public and private rail infrastructure managers. By providing detailed analytics, RailWatch helps customers streamline operations, reduce downtimes, and maximize the availability of the entire rail system.