On September 27, 2017, during the 12th TRAKO International Railway Fair, a presentation of the research report titled Digital Transformation of Railways was held, prepared as part of the cooperation between SGH and Siemens (Mobility division).
The report presents the directions of digitalization in the railway sector. Thanks to the use of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, big data analytics, as well as automation in railways, it is possible
to implement solutions tailored to the Railway 4.0 concept, such as: the networked passenger, self-aware infrastructure, or the internet of trains.
– Digital transformation in the railway sector is not so much about applying new technologies in the operational activities of carriers, infrastructure managers, and entities producing for the railway, but rather a radical change in existing business models, allowing for the creation of added value for many participants in the transport process and contributing to the implementation of new mobility concepts – emphasized the author of the report during her presentation – dr hab. Jana Pieriegud, associate professor at the Department of Transport of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).
The report was created thanks to the cooperation between the science and business sectors, also supported by the Pro Kolej foundation, which works for the development of rail transport.
Full version of the report: Digital Transformation of Railways