Railway Maintenance

Digitising maintenance across India's rail network

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Indian Railways is crucial to the nation's economy and social fabric, and maintaining its infrastructure demands efficient management of numerous workshops and yards. A leading railway maintenance department relied on manual, paper-based systems for planning and tracking — creating significant operational challenges.

Challenges

  • Limited visibility — supervisors lacked real-time insight into maintenance tasks, hindering planning and resource allocation.
  • Data inaccuracy — manual entry was prone to errors and inconsistencies under time pressure.
  • Asset tracking — with assets spread across many workshops and stations, maintaining an accurate inventory was a constant struggle.
Railway Maintenance — Challenges

Solution

Mannlowe implemented a comprehensive digital solution focused on three areas:

  • Mobile-friendly data capture — staff record maintenance activities on any device, eliminating paper forms and minimising training.
  • Interactive dashboards — real-time data and visualisations so managers can allocate resources and spot bottlenecks.
  • Centralised asset management — registration and tracking of all equipment across locations for faster identification and scheduling.
Railway Maintenance — Solution

Result

  • Complete visibility — real-time access to maintenance data for data-driven decisions.
  • Enhanced asset management — simplified tracking and inventory control.
  • Paperless operations — a more efficient, environmentally friendly process.
  • Advanced analytics — root-cause analysis and clearer ownership for better preventive maintenance.
Railway Maintenance — Result

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