RAILOX

A railway switch contains several moving and fixed components that need attention as their condition changes. AXO Track installs sensors at the switch point, frog and other selected locations to measure dynamic acceleration in three axes. The embedded system processes the raw measurements locally, reducing the volume that needs to be transmitted from the trackside installation.

Processed results reach the backend through LTE-M or another selected wireless connection. MQTT messaging, a device data exchange protocol, and encrypted connections carry results into the analytics platform. The RAILOX dashboard presents condition information, health indicators and alerts so maintenance staff can examine a developing problem. Results can also be integrated with customer dashboards, data platforms or data lakes through the available interfaces.

Battery-powered sensing modules use a wireless installation suited to existing rail infrastructure. Module selection, attachment points and coverage must match the components being assessed, rather than treating one sensor as a measurement of every switch fault. Backend functions include device management and access rights for separate users or organisations. The resulting warnings and maintenance recommendations support the railway team in deciding where to inspect and when to schedule work, with operational decisions remaining part of the operator maintenance process.