Enterprise Asset Management and Digitalization of Rail Systems

Worldwide, there's an increasing need to enhance the performance of existing infrastructure, much of which is antiquated and nearing the end of its functional life. With limited budgets and growing demands from passengers and investors, it's crucial for infrastructure proprietors and managers to devise effective methods to prolong the service life of current assets and enhance the performance of existing railway networks.
 
Significant investment in rail infrastructure is essential to replace aging assets, including trains, and to future-proof the railway system for the benefit of both users and owners. The adoption of digital technologies is vital to ensure these investments yield maximum benefits in safety, operational excellence, and availability. To maintain uninterrupted, dependable services across the network, infrastructure proprietors and managers must employ a comprehensive approach that ensures new assets integrate flawlessly with the existing ones.
 
Railway infrastructure proprietors and managers who embrace digitalization strategies stand to gain substantial operational and financial advantages in the reliability, safety, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of railway infrastructure assets. Utilizing a blend of virtual twins and Smart Enterprise Asset Management enhances standardization and brings predictive capabilities, leading to quicker repair times and extended asset and system life.
 
This document is a collaborative effort by Dassault Systèmes, DB International Operations, and WSP.