How Rumo Optimized Its Railway Infrastructure

Challenge

For the railway industry, infrastructure maintenance is essential to ensure safety and efficiency. One of the biggest challenges for Rumo, one of the leading railway logistics companies, was understanding the lifecycle of railway sleepers and optimizing its investments. How to monitor the performance of these essential components and make strategic replacement decisions?

Solution

In partnership with Watermelon, Rumo implemented an innovative technological solution to monitor sleepers throughout their lifecycle:

- Continuous and detailed monitoring, allowing real-time tracking of each sleeper’s wear and tear;

- Usage pattern analysis, helping to predict the ideal moment for replacement;

- Performance comparison between suppliers, enabling more strategic cost-benefit decisions.

Results

The transformation was significant:

- Reduced operational costs through more efficient resource management;

- Greater predictability in maintenance, avoiding unexpected failures and optimizing investments;

- Improved decision-making, allowing for accurate assessment of the durability of the materials used.

Conclusion

With this solution, Rumo gained precise insight into the performance of its sleepers, ensuring a more efficient and durable railway infrastructure. This project exemplifies how technology can revolutionize traditional sectors, bringing innovation and competitive advantage.