SNCF Voyageurs Orders Wabtec’s KinetiX Inspection Technologies
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) has secured an agreement to provide KinetiX Inspection Technologies to SNCF Voyageurs, France's national railway company. The deal expands KinetiX Systems' presence across 13 SNCF Technicentres in France, adding TreadView, WheelView, and BrakeView inspection systems to existing axle maintenance and acoustic bearing monitoring capabilities.
The KinetiX system provides real-time, automated contactless inspection monitoring of rail assets, capable of operating at speeds up to 120 km/h. The technology integrates machine vision, laser scanning, remote sensing with acoustic and thermal technology, load monitoring, and AI-driven analytics to evaluate key railcar components including wheels, brakes, bearings, air hoses, pantographs, and cross keys.
Wabtec will provide dedicated implementation support, guiding SNCF Voyageurs from installation through ongoing maintenance of the technology suite.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) ha ottenuto un accordo per fornire KinetiX Inspection Technologies a SNCF Voyageurs, la compagnia ferroviaria nazionale francese. L'accordo amplia la presenza dei sistemi KinetiX in 13 Tecnocentri SNCF in Francia, aggiungendo i sistemi di ispezione TreadView, WheelView e BrakeView alle capacità esistenti di manutenzione degli assi e monitoraggio acustico dei cuscinetti.
Il sistema KinetiX offre un monitoraggio di ispezione automatizzato e senza contatto in tempo reale delle risorse ferroviarie, capace di operare a velocità fino a 120 km/h. La tecnologia integra visione artificiale, scansione laser, rilevamento remoto con tecnologia acustica e termica, monitoraggio del carico e analisi basate sull'intelligenza artificiale per valutare componenti chiave delle carrozze ferroviarie tra cui ruote, freni, cuscinetti, tubi dell'aria, pantografi e chiavi incrociate.
Wabtec fornirà un supporto dedicato alla implementazione, guidando SNCF Voyageurs dall'installazione fino alla manutenzione continua dell'insieme tecnologico.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) ha conseguido un acuerdo para proporcionar KinetiX Inspection Technologies a SNCF Voyageurs, la compañía ferroviaria nacional de Francia. El acuerdo amplía la presencia de los sistemas KinetiX en 13 Tecnocentros de SNCF en Francia, añadiendo los sistemas de inspección TreadView, WheelView y BrakeView a las capacidades existentes de mantenimiento de ejes y monitoreo acústico de rodamientos.
El sistema KinetiX proporciona monitoreo de inspección automatizado y sin contacto en tiempo real de los activos ferroviarios, capaz de operar a velocidades de hasta 120 km/h. La tecnología integra visión por computadora, escaneo láser, detección remota con tecnología acústica y térmica, monitoreo de carga y análisis impulsados por IA para evaluar componentes clave de los vagones, incluyendo ruedas, frenos, rodamientos, mangueras de aire, pantógrafos y llaves cruzadas.
Wabtec proporcionará soporte dedicado a la implementación, guiando a SNCF Voyageurs desde la instalación hasta el mantenimiento continuo del conjunto tecnológico.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB)는 프랑스의 국가철도회사 SNCF Voyageurs에 KinetiX Inspection Technologies를 제공하는 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 프랑스의 13개 SNCF 테크노센터에서 KinetiX 시스템의 존재감을 확대하며, 축 유지보수 및 소음 베어링 모니터링 기능에 TreadView, WheelView, BrakeView 검사 시스템을 추가합니다.
KinetiX 시스템은 시속 120km까지 작동할 수 있는 실시간 비접촉 자동 검사 모니터링을 제공합니다. 이 기술은 기계 비전, 레이저 스캔, 원거리 센서와 함께 음향 및 열 기술, 하중 모니터링, AI 기반 분석을 통합하여 휠, 브레이크, 베어링, 공기 호스, 팬토그래프 및 크로스 키 등 주요 철도차량 구성 요소를 평가합니다.
Wabtec은 설치에서부터 기술 스위트의 지속적인 유지보수까지 SNCF Voyageurs를 안내하는 전담 구현 지원을 제공합니다.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) a conclu un accord pour fournir KinetiX Inspection Technologies à SNCF Voyageurs, la compagnie ferroviaire nationale de France. Cet accord élargit la présence des systèmes KinetiX dans 13 Technicentres SNCF en France, ajoutant les systèmes d'inspection TreadView, WheelView et BrakeView aux capacités existantes de maintenance des essieux et de surveillance acoustique des roulements.
Le système KinetiX offre une surveillance d'inspection automatique et sans contact en temps réel des actifs ferroviaires, capable de fonctionner à des vitesses allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. La technologie intègre la vision par machine, la numérisation laser, la détection à distance avec des technologies acoustiques et thermiques, la surveillance de la charge et des analyses alimentées par l'intelligence artificielle pour évaluer des composants clés des wagons, y compris les roues, les freins, les roulements, les tuyaux d'air, les pantographes et les clés croisées.
Wabtec fournira un support dédié à la mise en œuvre, guidant SNCF Voyageurs depuis l'installation jusqu'à la maintenance continue de l'ensemble technologique.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) hat einen Vertrag zur Bereitstellung von KinetiX Inspection Technologies an SNCF Voyageurs, das nationale Eisenbahnunternehmen Frankreichs, gesichert. Der Deal erweitert die Präsenz der KinetiX-Systeme in 13 SNCF-Technocentren in Frankreich und fügt die Inspektionssysteme TreadView, WheelView und BrakeView zu bestehenden Achsenwartungs- und akustischen Lagerüberwachungsfähigkeiten hinzu.
Das KinetiX-System bietet ein automatisiertes, kontaktloses Echtzeit-Inspektionsmonitoring von Schienengütern und kann bei Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 120 km/h betrieben werden. Die Technologie integriert Maschinenvision, Laserscanning, Fernsensorik mit akustischer und thermischer Technik, Lastüberwachung und KI-gesteuerte Analysen zur Bewertung von Schlüsselkomponenten von Eisenbahnwagen, einschließlich Rädern, Bremsen, Lagern, Luftschläuchen, Pantographen und Kreuzschlüsseln.
Wabtec wird eine dedizierte Implementierungsunterstützung bieten und SNCF Voyageurs von der Installation bis zur laufenden Wartung der Technologielösung begleiten.
- Expansion of existing business relationship with major European railway operator
- Implementation of advanced technology solutions enhancing service offerings
- Recurring revenue potential through ongoing maintenance support
- None.
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The expansion of Wabtec's KinetiX deployment with SNCF Voyageurs marks a strategic win in the European rail market, strengthening Wabtec's position in the $7.5 billion global rail inspection and maintenance technology sector. The implementation of AI-driven analytics and machine vision technology represents a paradigm shift from traditional manual inspections to automated, predictive maintenance.
This deal carries significant implications beyond its immediate scope. The ability to conduct inspections at speeds up to 120 km/h while trains remain in service dramatically reduces maintenance downtime and operational costs. Traditional manual inspections typically require trains to be taken out of service, costing operators an average of $20,000-30,000 per day in lost revenue per trainset.
The strategic value lies in three key areas:
- Operational efficiency: Real-time monitoring enables predictive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime by up to 30%
- Cost reduction: Automated inspections can cut maintenance labor costs by 40-50% while improving accuracy
- Safety enhancement: Early detection of potential issues helps prevent costly failures and accidents
The expansion to 13 Technicentres positions Wabtec for potential further growth across SNCF's network of over 3,000 stations and could serve as a reference case for other European railways. This technology implementation aligns with the industry's shift toward digital transformation and automated maintenance systems, estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% through 2028.
- Order to Enhance Rail Network Safety and Increase Efficiency
“SNCF Voyageurs is a forward-thinking industry leader that is transforming its transit system by empowering its operations team with the latest inspection technologies,” said Roopa Shenoy, Senior Director, Product Manager for Wabtec’s KinetiX. “As one of the busiest rail networks in
The agreement expands the existing use of KinetiX Systems at 13 SNCF Technicentres across
The Wabtec KinetiX Inspection Technologies is a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that redefine the inspection and monitoring of rail assets. The wayside systems evaluate the condition of key railcar components, including wheels, brakes, bearings, air hoses, pantographs, and cross keys, delivering a detailed overview of the train’s overall health. Integrating machine vision, laser scanning, remote sensing with acoustic and thermal technology, load monitoring, and AI-driven analytics, the technology sets the standard for automating inspection processes, enhancing asset availability and life while significantly reducing operational costs. KinetiX’s meticulous inspection analysis can be undertaken while the train operates and moves at line speeds of up to 120 km/h. For more on Wabtec’s KinetiX Inspection Technologies, visit the KinetiX Portfolio.
About Wabtec
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a sustainable rail system in the
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