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Hitachi Rail is installing its cutting-edge live monitoring solution across Great Western Railway's high-speed fleet of 93 intercity trains, in a world-first for digital maintenance. This technology will boost fleet availability by over 100 days per year. Wireless sensors are being attached to live monitor the entire wheelsets and bogies, allowing real-time data of gearboxes, traction motors, bearings and wheels.
(Permalink) Bearings Bogies Gearboxes Great Western Railway Hitachi Rail Perpetuum Onboard Remote sensing Traction Motors Wheelsets Wireless sensors North Pole Depot: Wireless sensors are being attached to live monitor the entire wheelsets and bogies, allowing real-time data of gearboxes, traction motors, bearings and wheels. This will deliver significant benefits ... |