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Keep your railway moving by giving your locomotives a KickStart!

Locomotive reliability is essential, and locomotive batteries are under more strain than ever before. To keep your railway moving, you need to minimize downtime and other issues caused by dead-won’t-start (DWS) events.

Using supercapacitor technology, KickStart supplements the locomotive batteries during engine start to provide longer battery life, reduced voltage drop during starting and lower power demand which results in significant reduction in the occurrence of DWS.

Conversations about railway industry challenges and innovative solutions included talk of alternate fuels, autonomous locomotives, women in rail, and PSR.

How to give your fleet a new lease on life with Railway IoT.

As railway fleets age, owners and operators often face costs associated with discarding and replacing assets. But, thanks to technology, there are ways to extend fleet life and increase operational efficiencies without having to buy new.

Supporting the environment with innovation

As environmental standards evolve, the railway industry needs innovative products that save operational dollars and comply with environmental legislation. ZTR recognized the need for locomotive systems to advance performance and reduce environmental impact many decades ago, so we developed SmartStart®, the industry-leading locomotive Automatic Engine Start-Stop system (AESS).

Federal funding

The 2019 Railway Interchange conference showcased the pulse of the industry as it rolls toward a future that embraces innovative technologies. Digitization was a main focus, along with a number of other trending topics. Which trends are having the greatest impact on the industry? Read on to find out!

Does your fleet have the support it needs?

You know how distracted driving or maintenance oversight can lead to costly repairs and downtime? The same thing can happen to your railway fleet.

More outputs. One axle generator. It's that simple.

Now, and in the future, your locomotive will need multiple axle generators to connect supplemental systems. Alleviate the need for multiple components with the NEW ZTR AxleGen™. It can replace virtually any older unit simply and quickly and has up to 8 individual outputs in one small, but robust unit.

The Railway industry is steadily rolling toward open data sharing and transparency, machine learning, data twins and AI to predict issues before the occur, and to Railway IoT to find solutions to industry challenges.

A complete and customized Railway IoT solution lets you integrate your entire fleet with the ability to view data from all sources resulting in meaningful insights that drive action. Connecting these elements creates a clear picture of your railway functionality, instead of focusing solely on the locomotives.

With a full digital solution, railways can:

Simplify Your Locomotive Upgrades with NEXSYS III-i

Rebuilding your locomotive? Upgrading its electrical systems? Simplify your locomotive improvement by getting the best value for your investment with the NEXSYS III-i system. This microprocessor-based locomotive control system from ZTR features a reliable, compact design, improved locomotive adhesion, and integrated AESS technology.

Other standard benefits of the NEXSYS III-i system include: