Case Study: Team Agility and Responsiveness

July 29, 2022

The challenge:

Wi‑Tronix was approached by a Class I freight railroad with an urgent safety concern occurring across its network due to improper train handling. While the railroad was aware of the issue, they lacked the ability to promptly identify and address incidents until after an event had already occurred. Recognizing the critical nature of the situation, the Class I needed a solution that could address the problem quickly and proactively.

The Wi-Tronix approach:

In 2020, the Class I experienced routine unintended dynamic braking events at specific at‑grade locations across its network. With safety as a top priority, the railroad recognized the need for a more effective process to identify and mitigate these events before they escalated. The Class I partnered with Wi‑Tronix to develop a customized solution. The Wi‑Tronix team immediately engaged to design a pilot tool that would enable the railroad to both identify and proactively prevent future unintended dynamic braking events. Within two weeks, the pilot tool was developed and deployed. Within ten weeks, the solution was fully implemented across the Class I’s system.

The impact:

The Wi‑Tronix dynamic braking tool not only identifies exceptions as they occur, but also serves as a valuable training resource for managers and engineers in the field, supporting safer operations and continuous improvement across the network.