OKI and Turkish State Railways signed an agreement to begin trials using IoT sensors to monitor the condition of key transport infrastructure facilities.

IoT sensors help Turkey improve railway safety
Photo: OKI

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Turkey is widening the networks of railroads but has issues as well: landslides and collapses of grounds and floods destroy severely. The risks are rising within the context of climate change and interest in technology is on the rise.

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IoT sensors and Japanese experience

OKI offers a Japan-proven solution. Zero Energy IoT Series IoT sensors require no external sources of power or cable data networks. Monitoring and tracking of bridges and other engineering installations are possible.

The units are fitted with accelerometers, high-definition cameras, and ultrasonic sensors. The system transfers data to a cloud-based site where personnel are able to monitor water levels, tilt of the structure, and vibration frequency.

This information is within the reach of TCDD employees through computer and cell phone. The sensors are powered by internal batteries and solar panels and are used even in off-grid locations where electricity is unstable.

IoT sensors in Turkey’s infrastructure

OKI references the reliability of the technology in Japan. The Turkish project will get underway in spring 2026 and will be a pilot to a big rollout.

The technology will minimize disaster recovery expenses and improve overall resilience in the entire rail network. Moreover, the project is a harbinger of the global trend towards digitalization and “smart” transport networks.

For Turkey, cooperation with a Japanese company means greater safety and added reassurance in the local rail network. And if the testing is a success, the partnership could be expanded even further.

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What are railway IoT sensors?

They are infrastructure condition-monitoring instruments to capture bridge, track, and river information and feed it into cloud platforms.

When will IoT sensor trials in Turkey start?

The initial stage will commence in spring 2026 and then both sides will determine wider cooperation.

Can Japan’s IoT sensor experience be applied in Turkey?

Yes, since OKI’s solutions have already demonstrated their reliability in Japan and are designed to operate in harsh conditions.

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