Academic Scientific JournalsINNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR RAILWAY FLEET MONITORING: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RFID IN ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC AND SECURITY CHALLENGES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26881/wg.2025.1/S.09Keywords:
RFID, Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), GPS, railway transport, fleet monitoringAbstract
Purpuse – The article attempts to assess the significance of RFID technology in railway fleet monitoring in the context of contemporary economic and security challenges, with particular emphasis on the conditions specific to Poland. It also compares RFID technology with other fleet monitoring systems (DAC, GPS) to highlight their complementarity.
Methodology – The study employs a literature review, analysis of the author's practical experiences, and a comparative method.
Findings – The results demonstrate that RFID technology significantly enhances operational efficiency and safety by enabling faster and more reliable fleet identification. Additionally, it allows for system expansion to include fault detection and supports asset management processes. The main implementation barriers identified include high investment costs, particularly on the part of infrastructure managers, and the need for standardization. The article emphasizes the importance of RFID in railway transport and highlights the need for further research on interoperability, especially in the context of Poland.
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