Wabtec Transfers Rolling Stock Monitoring System to Kazakhstan for Improved Rail Safety

The American corporation Wabtec is transferring its rolling stock monitoring system to Kazakhstan, ensuring its installation, integration, and maintenance. This system aims to optimize transportation processes and improve safety for all operations. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) will receive the system for free, creating new opportunities for train control and overall condition improvement. Using artificial intelligence, the system monitors train car conditions and technical parameters in real time, which reduces maintenance time significantly.

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In late October, the companies signed a $405 million agreement for delivering Evolution Series ES44ACi (TE33A) locomotives to Kazakhstan. This initiative supports modernizing the railway transport sector and improving transport reliability across Kazakhstan.

Installing the Rolling Stock Monitoring System for KTZ

The rolling stock monitoring system will be installed and launched under the guidance of Wabtec specialists. This technology ensures 24/7 monitoring and predictive analysis of train conditions, greatly enhancing the safety and reliability of rail operations.

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Wabtec’s CEO Rafael Santana met with Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss plans for manufacturing 139 locomotives by 2027, including models utilizing alternative energy sources. This project strengthens transportation cooperation between the United States and Kazakhstan and supports the country’s environmental goals.

The rolling stock monitoring system from Wabtec enables KTZ to receive real-time data on cargoes and the condition of rolling stock 24/7, ensuring safe and efficient transportation throughout Kazakhstan.

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