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Long-Train Intelligence System (LTIS)

Real-time Information on Head-to-End Train Completeness, Integrity & Functioning for Safety, Optimized Operations and Maintenance

As global demand for rail cargo transportation surges, the lengthening of freight trains and the growing use of multiple locomotives are becoming the norm, enabling more efficient operations and greater transport capacity. These trends necessitate advanced telematics and real-time diagnostics solutions to ensure seamless operations and optimize maintenance and safety procedures.
By 2034, it’s projected that up to 70% of freight trains globally could be classified as “long” or “very long” according to regional standards.

Trilogical’s Unique Approach

Systemic View of the Train: Viewing the train as a cohesive “organism” rather than a mere collection of parts. This holistic perspective ensures that all train components work seamlessly together, enhancing overall performance and safety

Focus on the Journey: Monitoring the train in motion since comprehensive information is often revealed only during the journey being essential for the locomotive driver and the control center in real time to ensure safe and efficient operations

Components of the Long-Train Intelligence System® (LTIS)

Benefits of the Long-Train Intelligence System® (LTIS)
for Freight Train Operators

  • Continuous Train Integrity Monitoring: real-time, head-to-end monitoring of the entire train, indicating each railcar’s positioning in the train consist, verifying train’s integrity and alerting locomotive driver and control center on critical issues
  • Driver Advisory System: comprehensive, valuable data, including real-time status updates, alerts, and recommended actions
  • Condition Monitoring: real-time health updates allow for timely maintenance interventions, ensuring all components are in optimal working condition and reducing downtime
  • Proactive Maintenance: intelligent sensor analysis reduces the risk of unexpected failures minimizing disruptions and extending service intervals.
  • Shift to Mileage-Based Maintenance: saving up to 30% in maintenance costs.
  • Real-time Tracking and Asset Utilization: real-time information about loading/unloading processes improves coordination between the teams, reduces time in the yard, improves railcar allocation and planning, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Safety Benefits: hand brake status and critical impacts data during coupling and loading processes enhances situational awareness of safety issues.

  • Supply Chain Transparency: RailBlazer improves supply chain visibility by offering real-time location tracking, loading status monitoring, and ETAs. This informs shippers of shipment progress, enhancing their ability to plan and manage their logistics.

  • Enhanced Service Quality: The comprehensive data provided by LTIS allows for intelligent data analysis, which can be used to improve service quality and reliability. This increases customer satisfaction and generates new business as shipments are delivered more reliably and efficiently.