Rail transport

Billions of tons of cargo are transported each year by rail. Managing high volumes of cargo is labor intensive and costly for all types of carriers. However, nowhere it is more evident than among railroad companies, which have the added complexity of correctly sequencing their train cars for efficient delivery.

An increasing number of rail transport firms are turning to asset-tracking systems to help manage their resources. The GlobalTrack system offers a variety of options such as wide operating temperature range, high energy density and low weight.

In South Africa trains travel through many rural areas, where communication is not possible beyond crewmembers. GSM and cell-phone coverage is not sufficient in these areas. With GPS satellite tacking it is possible to monitor the movement of the train throughout the whole journey and communicate with base operations.

Shipments may be delayed en route due to mechanical problems, bad weather, defective rail, derailments, hazardous conditions or other unanticipated problems. All these situations can be monitored with the GlobalTrack system. It provides real-time location based information via the Internet, customized to each company needs. Besides location, information can be provided such as movement direction, time and speed.

When using GlobalTrack tracking the train control system is more reliable, efficient and safe. With the real-time data that the GlobalTrack system supplies, users can pinpoint the precise and immediate location of freight and better prepare for routing and arrival.