Open AccessDigitization in Rail Transport
Author(s) -
Janusz Poliński,
Krzysztof Ochociński
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
problemy kolejnictwa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-9451
pISSN - 0552-2145
DOI - 10.36137/1885e
Subject(s) - digitization , transport engineering , digital transformation , stock (firearms) , business , process (computing) , service (business) , telecommunications , computer science , engineering , marketing , mechanical engineering , world wide web , operating system
Digital transformation in the railway industry is an important element in the development of railways and should benefit commuters, railway operators, infrastructure managers and rolling stock manufacturers. The process of digitization applies to two domains, i.e. customer service and railway companies’ operation. This paper aims to present previous eff orts regarding the use of digital technologies in customer relations and in the field of operations and maintenance, which translates into the quality of services provided. This paper highlights important concepts of this domain with respect to passenger and freight transport, infrastructure, railway rolling stock and railway traffic management. It is also argued that the process of digitization needs properly trained staff . Examples of innovative initiatives of Polish and European railway companies are covered. Keywords: railway transport, digitization, digitization of the railways