For years, the rail industry has faced obstacles in adopting real-time tracking and advanced logistics analytics. High implementation costs, fragmented ownership and infrastructure challenges have kept many companies reliant on outdated tracking methods and manual processes.
This has slowed the industry’s shift toward digital transformation.
How the Rail Industry Is Embracing Railcar Tracking Technology
New advancements in real-time telematics for railcars and GPS tracking technology, backed by a coalition of North American railroads and railcar owners, are helping the rail industry make a giant leap forward – especially for shippers looking for how to track freight trains.
RailPulse is a railcar tracking technology that leverages data from GPS and railcar-mounted sensors to drive improved service levels, visibility, safety, sustainability and productivity into North American rail-based supply chains.
This rail tracking tool translates into tangible benefits for shippers who use cars that are subscribed to RailPulse.
How RailPulse Benefits Rail Shippers
To continue living up to its name, Modern Rail Capital has equipped railcars with GPS units subscribed with RailPulse. Shippers who lease these cars benefit from:
Real-Time Tracking: Shippers can monitor their shipments’ exact location and status, reducing uncertainty and improving logistics planning.
Increased Supply Chain Efficiency: With better visibility, companies can optimize routes, minimize delays and enhance asset utilization.
Improved Railcar Utilization: Sensors provide insights into railcar dwell times, empty miles, and cycle times, helping shippers improve fleet management.
Enhanced Safety and Condition Monitoring: Telematics can detect excessive impacts or vibrations caused by issues such as rough handling, improper loading, derailments, etc.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Access to actionable analytics enables shippers to make informed choices regarding routing, capacity planning and equipment needs.
“RailPulse helps us continue to modernize our fleet,” said Bryan F. Vaughan, the VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development for Modern Rail Capital. “With real-time tracking and advanced analytics, we’re providing greater efficiency, reliability and visibility for our customers.”
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to talk to an expert about RailPulse’s value or to learn which railcars MRC has available for lease.
MRC is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with RailPulse, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates.
