Rail Monitoring
DYWIDAG’s rail monitoring services provide real-time insights into rail conditions using our technologies: the Track Void, Smart Tilt, and Smart Temp Monitor. By combining automated solutions with expert manual inspections, we deliver tailored, end-to-end services to keep your rail infrastructure safe, operational, and compliant.
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What we offer
DYWIDAG delivers advanced rail monitoring solutions to enhance safety, optimize efficiency, and extend infrastructure longevity. From ground movement detection to track alignment monitoring, our systems deliver reliable, real-time insights. Our technologies and specialized services enable rail operators to tackle challenges efficiently, minimize costs, and maintain compliance with safety standards:
01 Rail temperature monitoring: Our Smart Temp device monitors rail temperature variations to identify areas prone to thermal expansion or contraction, helping detect potential deformations or buckling before they impact rail safety and performance.
02 Void monitoring: Our Void Monitors detect sudden changes in ballast beneath the railway track, providing early warnings of potential ground movement to help prevent issues before they arise.
03 Track geometry monitoring: Our Smart Tilt monitor offers track alignment monitoring to detect cant, tilt, and twist variations, ensuring track stability and safety.
04 Rail tunnel monitoring: Our tunnel monitoring solutions track internal kinematic envelope movements, monitor portal face cracks and rotation, and identify strengthening needs to ensure safety and stability over time.
05 Ground monitoring: Our ground monitoring solutions assess soil and rock stability by measuring ground inclination, pore water pressures, and deformation, helping detect movement and ensure the safety and stability of your infrastructure and its surrounding environment.
06 Slope monitoring: Our integrated cameras and Smart Tilt sensors are installed on ground posts to monitor subsidence over time and detect changes in response to dynamic events, ensuring timely intervention and stability.
07 Specialist rope access: Our rope access-trained and certified technicians offer a safe, cost-effective, and versatile alternative to traditional access methods, ensuring efficient installations in challenging environments.
Why choose DYWIDAG?
Lifecycle monitoring
We deliver seamless, tailored monitoring solutions for every stage of your infrastructure's lifecycle, empowering you with the data to make informed decisions.
In-house rope access
Our rope access teams make hard-to-reach areas accessible, removing the need for external contractors—saving you time, cutting costs, and ensuring faster project solutions.
Integrated data platform
Our Infrastructure Intelligence platform centralizes and streamlines your monitoring data, delivering clear, actionable insights supporting proactive risk management.
A legacy of expertise
With 160 years of industry-leading knowledge, we deliver reliable, high quality, solutions tailored to your project needs - giving you confidence every step of the way.
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Your partner for reliable rail monitoring
DYWIDAG is at the forefront of technical innovation in rail monitoring systems, offering an integrated approach to railway infrastructure maintenance and structural health monitoring. As both the manufacturer and integrator of sensor systems, we provide unmatched solutions tailored to the unique demands of rail infrastructure, setting a new standard in precision, reliability, and effectiveness.
Our systems empower stakeholders with tools for rail track monitoring, rail deformation monitoring, and enhanced operational safety, efficiency, and longevity. With expertise in lifecycle solutions, railway monitoring, and innovative technologies, we ensure every solution meets the highest industry standards.
Committed to service excellence
By collaborating with specialized contractors when needed, we bring the best expertise to your project. Our dedication to research and development drives continuous improvement, enhancing the reliability of our rail monitoring solutions while reducing manual intervention. Together, these strengths make DYWIDAG the trusted partner for maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant railway infrastructure. Explore examples of licenses and approvals below:
Network Rail PCL licence
CSCS & SSSTS qualified
Network Rail compliant: NR/L2/CIV/177
Safety Trained: PTS/COSS/SWL
Sensor installation using rope access
Rope access is a fast, safe, and cost-effective method for installing and maintaining Structural Health Monitoring sensors. DYWIDAG’s certified technicians combine expertise in sensor installation and rope access to minimize disruption and eliminate the need for costly equipment like scaffolding. Ideal for large, or hard-to-access structures, this approach allows quick movement between sites, even outside operating hours. With additional skills in confined space entry, our team ensures safe installation in nearly any location, offering an efficient, flexible, and low-impact alternative to traditional methods.
Real-time data solutions
DYWIDAG’s Infrastructure Intelligence (II) platform is a cloud-based solution that transforms how you manage sensor data. By tracking key metrics like temperature, weather, and environmental changes in real-time, II enables early risk detection and proactive action to prevent disruptions.
With multi-layered user profiles, remote access, and an intuitive dashboard, II ensures efficient project oversight. Digital twins, IoT, AI, and anomaly detection provide real-time insights, while smart alerts and automated notifications keep you informed.
Stay ahead, and optimize operations with Infrastructure Intelligence.
Monitoring rail structures
DYWIDAG offers comprehensive monitoring solutions to ensure the safety and performance of rail structures. Our services include both automated systems and manual methods to assess movement, displacement, and structural integrity. Our solutions Include:
Displacement Monitoring: Using sensors and automated total stations to measure movement and dimensions with millimeter precision.
Crack Monitoring: Crack Meters measure linear and rotational displacement for detecting structural changes.
Load Monitoring: Load sensors track forces over time, providing insights to predict potential failures.
Strain Monitoring: Vibrating Wire Strain Gauges measure strain in steel and concrete, calculating load, stress, and pressure.
Smart Tilt Monitoring: Tracks structural movement to keep your infrastructure safe.
Our automated systems connect to our Infrastructure Intelligence platform for real-time data and remote programming, while our manual monitoring services, such as 3D monitoring and visual inspections, provide hands-on accuracy for critical assessments. Together, these solutions deliver the insights needed to maintain compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
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