Case Study: Network Rail reduces maintenance costs and delay minutes with KONUX predictive maintenance

Network Rail cuts delay minutes by 20% with KONUX

Network Rail, a UK infrastructure manager, faced challenges with its traditional, interval-based inspection and maintenance regime for rail switches. This approach provided biased insights due to varying train types and speeds, leading to unnecessary maintenance and a lack of data for evaluating the effectiveness of repairs. To address this, Network Rail initiated trials with KONUX to test their Predictive Maintenance System for Rail Switches.

The KONUX system provided continuous monitoring of trackbed health, true load identification, and maintenance validation. The trials demonstrated significant benefits, including the avoidance of unnecessary tamping and the identification of ineffective maintenance practices. The solution from KONUX revealed a potential 20% reduction in delay minutes, preventing track closures and improving overall track availability and capacity.

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