Step-by-step digitalization of rail operations sub-project "Gleisspiegel"

SBB

adesso supports the digitalization of SBB's rail operation

The operational staff of railway production use a variety of different end devices. The information doesn't come from standardised channels, and some tools are outdated and end-of-life. To overcome this fragmentation, the aim is to simplify work and speed up processes with more consistent and user-specific optimised digital assistants. The development of these assistants is divided into various epics, which are developed and put into operation in parallel.

Challenge

”Gleisspiegel” (track mirror) was the first large-scale project implemented by the adesso team together with Swiss rail company SBB. The parking locations of individual wagons and multiple units were previously managed manually by SBB staff on an Excel spreadsheet and only consolidated as a complete overview when the workstation was accessed. Decisions regarding shunting movements, control and steering were made on the basis of this Excel list. The aim of this project was to replace this Excel list with a digitized ”Gleisspiegel" application.

More efficient recording

Solution

The team developed a solution with two frontends. The mobile app allows shunting personnel to scan and digitally record stabling efficiently and without delay. The web application was primarily developed for the steering and control staff so that they could plan further use of parked rolling stock with the most up-to-date information at all times.

Reduced subsequent corrections

Benefits

This simplified, digital operation leads to more efficient shunting processes and up-to-date data at all times. Device sync across both applications ensures that steering, control and shunting have the latest information at all times, eliminating the need for subsequent corrections in planning. The additional information that can be recorded during shutdowns reduces the additional daily work involved in maintenance coordination.

Up-to-date data at all times

Customer testimonial

The newly-assembled team built a user-centered Minimum Loveable Product in nine months, with increases in quality and effectiveness achieved in operation. This was achieved through bringing together the required skills in a high-performance team consisting of SBB and adesso experts.

Marc Dettwiler, ProductOwner, Team Galileo SBB

Methods and applied technologies

The adesso employees provide support primarily through their experience in backend technologies, software architecture, business analysis and the Scrum Master role.

Success Story as PDF

The operational staff of railway production use a variety of different end devices. The information doesn't come from standardised channels, and some tools are outdated and end-of-life.

Transportation & Logistics

Transport and logistics companies are faced with the task of guaranteeing adequate capacity utilization in order to offset the largely fixed costs with corresponding sales.

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