The future of rail transport is digital and two Styria-based companies are playing an important role in shaping it. Boom Software AG and PJ Monitoring GmbH (PJM) have joined forces to make the maintenance and operation of rail vehicles future-proof. By combining PJM’s WaggonTracker monitoring system with Boom’s software platform Boom Rail Solutions, this partnership demonstrates how regional innovation can set global benchmarks.
Styrian Roots, Global Vision
Both Boom Software and PJM are deeply rooted in Styria and closely tied to the region’s spirit of innovation. In the green heart of Austria, where high-tech and heavy industry have long gone hand in hand, a digital ecosystem is emerging that makes rail transport safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. The seamless interaction between the two companies’ proven systems makes this possible. Their vision reaches far beyond national borders: the partnership aims to equip the European rail market and beyond with cutting-edge technologies.
WaggonTracker: Smart Rail Freight Transport Starts With Accurate Data
The WaggonTracker system collects data such as location, mileage, axle bearing temperature, and loading situation, forming the basis for intelligent asset and maintenance management. The system provides not only accurate movement data but also detailed condition information for each wagon and its components. When this data is consolidated and interpreted correctly, transport operations can be optimized and maintenance needs identified at an early stage. In short: WaggonTracker makes rail freight transport both more transparent and smarter.
Automated Brake Test: Efficiency and Safety at the Push of a Button
PJM’s automated brake test transforms a time-consuming manual procedure into a modern digital process. What once required significant time and manual effort can now be handled by an automated system that complies with current standards and transparently documents the entire workflow.
In the case of a 500-meter-long freight train, this automation alone reduces testing time by up to 45 minutes. Since PJM’s solution requires only one person to perform the brake test, it marks a milestone in productivity. It creates measurable efficiency in shunting operations and relieves staff from labor-intensive inspections, often carried out under challenging weather conditions. Fast, precise and above all: dry.
Boom Rail Solutions: Data Intelligence for Operations and Maintenance
With decades of experience in digitalizing core rail processes, Boom Software specializes in integrated asset, maintenance and operations management. The modular standard software solution Boom Rail Solutions enables the precise planning, execution, and tracking of all maintenance tasks for rail vehicles and their components, from simple inspections to complex overhauls. It also supports rail freight operators in managing transport operations, including digital train composition, automated generation of wagon lists, brake sheets, or waybills, and operational planning. The benefits are tangible: streamlined, user-friendly processes and short communication paths save time, reduce administrative effort, and significantly improve fleet availability.
Digitalization Across the Entire Value Chain
What makes this partnership truly unique is not only the technological progress, but also the holistic approach. Rail operators benefit from an integrated digital ecosystem and can leverage the synergies of two industry leaders in both operations and maintenance. Data collected by the WaggonTracker is seamlessly transferred into Boom’s modular software platform, where it is further processed, documented, and interpreted.
Digitalization thus becomes more than a buzzword; it becomes a competitive advantage for rail operators, freight logistics companies, and fleet managers alike. The combination of sensor technology, data intelligence, and automated processes enables end-to-end transparency and a fully integrated process chain throughout the entire lifecycle of a rail vehicle and its components. Two solutions perfectly aligned.
Conclusion: Two Innovation Drivers, One Shared Vision
Through their collaboration, Boom Software and PJM are setting a strong example for the digital future of rail transportation. Their shared ecosystem is a model for an integrated, technology-driven approach that delivers real value to rail operators. “Made in Styria” thus becomes a hallmark of quality, innovation, and forward-looking capability on track, fully connected, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow’s rail industry.
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