To ensure traffic safety and meet operational needs, Väylävirasto requires continuous monitoring of rolling stock conditions. This involves linking data from network detection systems (like hot axle box detection (HABD) and wheel impact load detection (WILD)) with individual wagons. At busy shunting yards, manually assigning maintenance operations to single wagons was time-consuming. The solution needed to be highly durable and heat-resistant, capable of reliable performance in harsh conditions (snow, ice) and at high speeds (up to 220 km/h for passenger trains). Furthermore, it could not rely on anything visual that might get dirty or be typed into a system wrong.
The RFID implementation transformed rail wagon tracking, providing real-time monitoring of rolling stock for accurate identification of traffic on the Finnish railroad. This enables full exploitation of fault-detection data for preventive maintenance, significantly improving railway safety. The system delivers a complete, up-to-date inventory of all wagons and locomotives at all times, streamlines asset pool management, and enhances customer service for VR Transpoint’s cargo operations.
After extensive testing with both Väylävirasto and VR, Gen2 UHF RFID technology was proven the correct solution for wagon identification, even in the most challenging conditions. The system was rolled out across the entire Finnish rail network, spanning roughly 5,900 km (of which 5,600 km are currently trafficable).
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