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Track IQ

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Track IQ
IndustryRailway
Headquarters
Area served
Global
ParentWabtec
Websitewww.trackiq.com.au

Track IQ formerly known as Trackside Intelligence, is an international manufacturer and supplier of railway equipment and services for the purpose of measuring operating conditions.[1] After developing the RailBAM (Bearing Acoustic Monitor) and WCM (Wheel Condition Monitoring) systems, Track IQ formed a partnership with Siemens to install the systems in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.[2]

In October 2015, Track IQ was acquired by Wabtec.[3]

Track IQ, is installing wheel bearing and tread defect detection systems at 20 sites on key railway routes across India. In 2017, Track IQ acquired Imaging Technologies, which enabled the supplier to boost its capabilities to accurately measure wheel profile, brake and brake shoe condition [4] FleetOne is a multi-sensor trending database product that extends the capability of the wayside monitoring hardware interface. The database integrates a range of wayside monitoring equipment data into a single system and facilitates vehicle monitoring and data mining via key vehicle metrics, which are delivered through a web-based application.

Global coverage

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Although Track IQ operates out of Australia, more than 150 of their systems have been installed around the world.[5] The company currently services 14 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Brasil, USA, South Africa, Mexico, Ireland, Northern Ireland, India, China, UK, Belgium, France and Norway.[6]

Awards

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In 2014, Track IQ received the SNCF Innovation Award for its RailBAM (Bearing Acoustic Monitor) system, which detects damage to a train’s wheelset bearings at an early stage.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Track IQ". Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  2. ^ Marsh, Stuart (2 August 2012). "Theory into Practice". The Rail Engineer. United Kingdom. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Wabtec acquires lineside sensor supplier Track IQ". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  4. ^ Man, Thomas (9 November 2018). "Condition monitoring improves asset and network performance". International Railway Journal. United Kingdom. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Heavy Haul, Intermodal and Freight Rail". Australian Trade Commission, Australian Government. Australia. October 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  6. ^ Marsh, Stuart (August 2012). "Theory into Practice". The Rail Engineer (94). UK. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  7. ^ Vipac (2 September 2014). "Vipac subsidiary Track IQ wins award for Innovation Excellence" (Press release). Australia. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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