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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Edited by: J. Pombo
Paper 25.3

A Structured Standardization-Oriented Approach to Modular Railway Monitorization

J. Fernandes, F. Boavida and M. Curado

Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, Department of Informatics Engineering, Coimbra, Portugal

Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper
J. Fernandes, F. Boavida, M. Curado, "A Structured Standardization-Oriented Approach to Modular Railway Monitorization", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 25.3, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.25.3
Keywords: railway communication standards, smart railway maintenance, railway instrumentation, railway monitoring, software-defined railway monitorization, railway management protocol.

Abstract
Better railway infrastructures, faster trains, and safer transportation of people and goods are a must. Nevertheless, despite considerable advancement in standardization, communications, sensing equipment, programmability, and data representation, monitoring of railway systems is still a daunting task, relying on closed solutions, tailored for each specific case. This paper provides a brief overview of the state-of-the-art of railway communication standards, instrumentation, and monitoring, highlighting the benefits and limitations. Additionally, it proposes a way forward that can open new perspectives for open, modular, and effective railway monitorization, with a high potential impact on the railway industry.

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