Lochner, a prominent name in the realm of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has taken a significant stride forward by joining forces with Praedico, a global technology company. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the way rail networks are managed and maintained across North America by leveraging Praedico's cutting-edge digital twin platform.
Praedico, with its presence in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia, has established itself as a leader in transforming transit and rail networks through the power of technology and domain expertise. The company's innovative software platform integrates operational data and asset management information, creating a comprehensive and user-friendly digital representation of the entire rail network.
By aggregating, organizing, and managing static, spatial, and live data for all rail assets, Praedico's platform enables the creation of a data-driven digital rail network. This digital twin allows rail asset and maintenance managers to gain unparalleled visibility into the performance of infrastructure assets, from the overarching network down to the minutest details. The platform empowers them to monitor and compare the performance of tracks, stations, and rolling stock, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive maintenance strategies.
One of the key advantages of Praedico's digital twin solution is its ability to shift the maintenance paradigm from a reactive approach to a predictive or AI-driven one. By leveraging the power of data analytics and machine learning, the platform can identify potential issues before they escalate, enabling maintenance teams to take proactive measures. This not only maximizes efficiency and optimizes capacity but also increases the overall availability of the rail network, ensuring a seamless and reliable transportation experience for passengers and freight alike.
Gary Thomas, Lochner's Transit & Rail Market Director, praised Praedico's deep railway domain knowledge, stating, "What differentiates Praedico in the marketplace is their deep railway domain knowledge. With their digital twin solution, they have set a new standard of railway asset management and maintenance across light rail, commuter rail, subways, intercity and high-speed passenger rail, and freight rail networks."
The collaboration between Lochner and Praedico brings together a team of rail professionals who possess a profound understanding of the market and are dedicated to delivering outcome-focused solutions. Marc Maathuis, CEO of Praedico, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "We are thrilled to partner with Lochner, combining our trusted expertise in the transit and rail industry. This collaboration brings together rail professionals who truly understand the market and are committed to delivering outcome-focused solutions."
As the transportation industry continues to evolve and face new challenges, the integration of digital twin technology in rail network management is poised to revolutionize the sector. Lochner and Praedico's partnership represents a significant step forward in this direction, offering rail clients across North America access to cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.
With Gary Thomas and Praedico's COO Lewis Hillman set to attend the American Public Transportation Association's Rail Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 2-5, 2024, the industry eagerly anticipates the insights and innovations that this collaboration will bring to the forefront. As Lochner and Praedico join forces, the future of rail network management looks brighter than ever, promising a new era of data-driven decision-making and optimized performance.
