ZTR's railcar monitoring solution, Pivot, has been certified by
RailPulse for its high standards in telematics performance and data
integration. This recognition underscores Pivot's role in enhancing
railcar visibility and data-driven decision-making through advanced
technologies and integration with RailPulse's platform.
LONDON, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZTR, a
leading rail technology company offering advanced railcar
telematics and locomotive control solutions, is proud to announce
its certification by RailPulse, the industry initiative focused on
bringing next-generation railcar visibility, tracking, and
data-driven decision-making to rail transportation. As a certified
vendor, ZTR's innovative railcar monitoring and sensor technology
solution, Pivot, has been recognized for meeting RailPulse's high
standards in telematics performance, data integration, and
accuracy.
RailPulse is a coalition of forward-thinking railcar owners,
including GATX, Watco, Genesee & Wyoming, Trinity
Rail, Norfolk Southern, Greenbrier, Union Pacific, CPKC,
CSX, Bunge, and RDC, focused on supporting the creation and
adoption of technologies that collect and share real-time railcar
location, health, and condition information. These technologies and
remote monitoring services enable data-driven decisions that
improve service levels, visibility, safety, sustainability, and
productivity across rail-based supply chains.
"We view the RailPulse certification of
ZTR's railcar monitoring solution, Pivot, as a significant
milestone that reflects our commitment to advancing and
digitalizing the rail industry with innovative technologies." —
Kurt Rohmann, Chief Commercial
Officer at ZTR
ZTR Pivot's remote monitoring and sensing technologies deliver
essential data, such as real-time location tracking, load status,
handbrake position, door open/closed status, hatch open/closed
status, temperature, and impact detection. The telematics solution,
leveraging BlackBerry Radar technology, also provides railcar
owners, shippers, and railways with a centralized view of these
critical metrics to help optimize asset utilization, reduce
downtime, and enable condition-based maintenance to ensure the safe
and reliable transportation of goods. Additionally, Pivot's
seamless integration with the RailPulse platform ensures that users
benefit from data transparency and interoperability, contributing
to smarter, data-driven decisions in their rail operations.
"We view the RailPulse certification of ZTR's railcar
monitoring solution, Pivot, as a significant milestone that
reflects our commitment to advancing and digitalizing the rail
industry with innovative technologies. This certification also
underscores RailPulse's and its members' dedication to fostering
innovation and supporting the adoption of telematics through their
trusted endorsement," said Kurt
Rohmann, Chief Commercial Officer at ZTR. "ZTR deeply
appreciates RailPulse's efforts, both to date and future, as we
continue to collaborate in driving innovation and upholding the
highest standards for rail industry technologies."
About ZTR
ZTR is a globally recognized technology company focused on
modernizing and digitally connecting railway rolling stock to
improve operational efficiency, extend asset life and achieve
decarbonization efforts for locomotive and railcar owners. For over
36 years, ZTR has been a leading supplier of telematics solutions,
wireless sensor technologies, and control systems for the rail
industry. More information about ZTR and Pivot is available at
ztr.com.
Media Contact
Shubham Srivastava, ZTR,
416-676-9108, marketing@ztr.com, ztr.com
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