Challenge
Bombardier needed a web-based system to harness vast amounts of sensor data from its trains and turn it into actionable insights for maintenance and reliability. They wanted a solution that could stream, analyse and present data quickly and efficiently without overloading client hardware.
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Solution
NVable designed and built Orbita, a scalable web application with secure access from multiple locations and a centralised update system.
Key aspects included:
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Secure multi-location access
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Four-stage, parallel data processing for large sensor volumes
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Visual dashboards with charts for trend and fault analysis
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Flexible alerting via email and SMS with test/simulation mode
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Results
Orbita improved operational monitoring and reduced data bottlenecks:
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Integrated real-time analytics and filtering into the live system
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Visual interfaces made fault detection fast and intuitive
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First ScotRail Turbostar fleet saw measurable reliability gains
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Now deployed across 20+ fleets (~2,000 vehicles) for ongoing performance insights and cost reduction
Client Feedback
Dr Mike Provost, Head of Predictive Maintenance, Bombardier Transportation
“We are never more than three clicks away from the details of faults or events.”