Reliable operations start with reliable data. Wi-Tronix hardware helps freight railroads capture, connect, and access the operational information needed to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and compliance. From onboard computing and event recording to video systems, fuel monitoring, and communications technology, these solutions create the foundation for a more connected railroad.
The foundation of a connected fleet
Wi-Tronix’s Violet Edge brings locomotive data, onboard systems, video, communications, and operational intelligence together in a single platform designed specifically for freight rail operations. Serving as the onboard hub for the Wi-Tronix ecosystem, Violet Edge collects, synchronizes, and securely transmits operational information to the cloud, providing railroads with greater visibility into fleet performance, equipment health, and day-to-day operations.
Designed to support multiple functions within a single platform, Violet Edge can serve as an event recorder, digital video recorder, communications gateway, and onboard computing solution. By providing secure access to locomotive data, video, diagnostics, and operational records, railroads can accelerate incident investigations, support compliance initiatives, reduce manual data retrieval, and make more informed decisions across safety, maintenance, fuel management, and operations.
Gain visual context when it matters most
Video provides critical insight that operational data alone cannot capture. Wi-Tronix supports a variety of onboard camera technologies, including forward-facing, cab-facing, 360-degree, and exterior camera systems. When synchronized with event recorder and locomotive data, video helps railroads accelerate investigations, improve safety programs, support claims management, and better understand operational events.
Unlock richer locomotive insights
Not all locomotive data is readily accessible through existing systems. The Electronic Data Acquisition Processor (EDAP) expands data collection capabilities by capturing analog, digital, frequency, and pneumatic inputs directly from the locomotive. When integrated with Violet Edge, EDAP provides greater visibility into locomotive performance, equipment health, and operational conditions, helping railroads identify issues earlier, support compliance initiatives, and make more informed maintenance and operational decisions.
Move operational information from the field to the cloud
Critical decisions depend on timely information. Wi-Tronix communications and connectivity solutions securely transfer locomotive data, video, cab audio, diagnostics, and event recorder information from the field to cloud-based applications, helping railroads gain faster access to the information needed to support daily operations.
Connect the technologies you already rely on
Freight railroads operate complex environments with equipment and systems from multiple manufacturers. The Wi-Tronix platform integrates with technologies such as GPS positioning systems, Positive Train Control (PTC) systems, accelerometers, locomotive subsystems, sensors, and third-party applications to create a unified view of operations. By bringing information together in one place, railroads can improve visibility, simplify analysis, and make more confident decisions.
Reduce fuel waste and improve operational efficiency
Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for many freight railroads. Wi-Tronix’s fuel sensor systems provide accurate fuel level and consumption data that helps railroads monitor usage, validate fueling activity, manage inventory, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Combined with fuel management software, railroads gain the insight needed to turn fuel data into measurable savings.
Collecting data is only the first step. Wi-Tronix software and cloud applications organize operational information into actionable insights that support safety, fuel management, maintenance, compliance, and day-to-day railroad operations, including fuel efficiency monitoring, inventory management, and reconciliation.
Monitor fuel consumption, idle time, inventory, fueling events, and efficiency trends to help reduce operating costs and improve locomotive utilization, including excess idle reduction.
Monitor locomotive condition and identify faults before they become operational disruptions. Health monitoring capabilities support diagnostics, maintenance planning, commissioning activities, and reliability initiatives.
Search, review, retrieve, and securely share synchronized locomotive video and operational information from a centralized platform to support investigations and operational analysis.
Track rail operations using real-time and historical operational information, locomotive status, location data, and utilization metrics, including train tracking, customer service tools, and operational reporting.
Combine event recorder data, AI-powered video analysis, weather information, and geospatial context to accelerate investigations.
The Wi-Tronix cloud platform provides centralized access to operational information collected across the fleet. View locomotive data, access video, run reports, monitor health status, and share information through secure, cloud-hosted software as a service (SaaS), with remote monitoring and enterprise-wide visibility
Access operational information, video, locomotive data, and fleet activity through a centralized interface designed for rail operations.
