British freight operator GB Railfreight has successfully completed a four-week trial of the world’s first real-time digital monitoring system for freight wagon wheels and brakes, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Innovative Freight Wagon Monitoring System

Developed in collaboration with Icomera, DG8, and Sensei, the system includes battery-powered sensors on each wagon.

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They track brake status and pressure in the brake pipeline.

The collected data is processed locally, and notifications are sent to train drivers via Wi-Fi in the locomotive cabin and operational centers.

Innovative Freight Wagon Monitoring System

This technology doesn’t replace train crews but enables real-time monitoring of wheel and brake conditions, complementing pre-departure checks.

Such innovations open new possibilities for safety and efficiency in freight rail transport.

Photo: icomera.com

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