On the Right Track: RFID in Railways Today

05/03/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

Imagine a railway system where every train, every track, every component is seamlessly connected and optimized for peak performance. The reality? It's closer than you think. The railway, a vital artery of our world, is undergoing a quiet revolution driven by the transformative power of RFID. Forget simple train tracking; we're talking about a seismic shift in operations, safety, and efficiency. To guide us through this revolution, we're joined by Christian Hahn, Director of Technical Business Development at FEIG Electronics, a powerhouse in RFID solutions.In this discussion, we'll explore the practical applications of RFID within the railway sector, examining how it's being deployed. From streamlining asset management and automating maintenance tracking to bolstering passenger safety and operational efficiency, RFID offers a powerful toolkit. Christian will illuminate how manual processes replace data-driven automation and how real-time insights fuel informed decision-making.As Christian will discuss, FEIG Electronics' ruggedized hardware is built to withstand the rigors of the railway environment. But what does that mean? Tune in as we look closer at RFID technology's challenges on the tracks and how FEIG's solutions overcome them.