Importance of IoT in Rail Infrastructure
It is increasingly clear that cost-effective maintenance and repair of rail networks around the world will depend as much on digital expertise as it does on traditional heavy engineering skills. Fortunately, remote condition monitoring, edge computing and IoT tools are emerging rapidly to create a digital rail infrastructure ecosystem that can help railways and infrastructure managers to understand their assets better. This is increasingly important as the pressure on rail infrastructure grows – especially from climate change, which is putting increasing strain on existing rail corridors through extreme weather and warming temperatures.
Key topics to be covered will include:
- The role of data in infrastructure monitoring and maintenance.
- The balance between using onboard and wayside digital tools for monitoring and diagnostics.
- The importance of understanding data handling, analytics and cybersecurity when deploying IoT in rail infrastructure.
- How digital tools are helping to mitigate risks facing infrastructure managers and maintainers.
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Stefan Distlberger is a recognized leader in digital transformation across the railway and industrial sectors. With over a decade of experience, he advises organizations in manufacturing, infrastructure, software, and AI-driven business models on strategies to accelerate growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Currently driving Business Development at Vossloh, Stefan has led international initiatives in digitalization, asset monitoring, and predictive maintenance. His published work on rail operations optimization and advanced measurement systems reflects a unique blend of strategic vision and technical expertise—bridging industry, technology, and innovation.
Dominic Winkler is an accomplished IT Enterprise Architect at ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG in Wien. With a strong background in software development and a focus on innovative technologies, Dominic has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of the railway industry. His expertise spans IoT, BIM, VR, and sensor systems, integrated into projects like the Railway Digital Twin. He spearheaded initiatives to adopt agile methodologies, significantly enhancing the digital transformation efforts.
Before joining ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, Dominic was the CTO at TMC, steering the technology roadmap of digital products for track machines. Dominic has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, with 10 years dedicated to the railway sector. He is also a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights on digital transformation and technology integration at various industry forum.
Dominic holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from TU Wien, where he completed a thesis and research papers on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in commercial WDM systems.