With 17 years of rail industry experience and thousands of monitored mobile assets worldwide, Trilogical is a recognized leader in delivering advanced monitoring and diagnostic solutions for both freight and passenger trains. Its integrated platforms support locomotives and railcars alike, enhanced by intelligent Driver Assistance applications.
At the heart of Trilogical’s offering is RailBlazer – a second-generation railcar telematics platform designed to provide actionable, real-time insights across all critical railcar systems. More than just a tracking device, RailBlazer incorporates proprietary features that address the challenges of modern rail operations with unmatched precision and reliability.
In addition to standard telematics functions – such as handbrake and door/hatch status monitoring, commonly offered across the industry – Trilogical’s RailBlazer solution introduces a suite of proprietary technologies and advanced capabilities that set it apart.
The following features are uniquely developed by Trilogical reflecting our innovative approach to enhancing railcar intelligence, operational efficiency and safety.
Unmatched Battery Capacity and Energy Management
RailBlazer features the largest non-rechargeable batteries on the market, supported by advanced energy management algorithms that extend battery life by up to 50% compared to conventional systems. Unlike solar-powered solutions that may underperform in harsh weather or shaded environments, RailBlazer ensures consistent data transmission under all operational conditions.
Track-Level Location Accuracy
Leveraging DGPS and RTK technologies, RailBlazer delivers pinpoint track-level positioning – accurate to within 5 feet. This capability is essential in rail yards and terminal operations, where high-precision location data supports safety, coordination, and operational efficiency.
Advanced Impact Monitoring and Analysis
RailBlazer employs a rapid-response 3-axis accelerometer that transitions from low-power hibernation to active monitoring in just 50 milliseconds. It detects and logs critical impact events – such as hard couplings or excessive load shifts. The system processes data within 100 milliseconds while preserving device’s battery life enabling data-driven decisions to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and extend fleet service cycles.
Innovative Load Status Detection with Weight Estimation
RailBlazer’s proprietary load status monitoring algorithm accurately detects whether a railcar is loaded, empty, or partially loaded. It also provides estimated weight data – supporting Ton/km tracking for operational efficiency, revenue calculation, and performance benchmarking. Real-time data enhances load safety, helps avoid overloading, and optimizes resource utilization.
Virtual Digital Automatic Coupling (VDAC)
Using proprietary Mesh technology, RailBlazer enables virtual coupling between railcars and locomotives – delivering alerts on train integrity, critical component health, and End-of-Train (EOT) events. This capability powers Trilogical’s Long-Train Intelligence System© (LTIS), a unique solution enhancing safety and optimizing operations of long and very-long freight trains.
Smart Analytical Reporting
With the highest real-time reporting frequency in the market, RailBlazer enables detailed insights into vibrations, impacts, handbrake and door status, and dynamic load conditions – ensuring operators stay informed with every critical event.
Customer Benefits: Lower Costs and Rapid ROI
RailBlazer integrates seamlessly with BLE-enabled sensors to support both mileage-based and condition-based maintenance. This strategic shift reduces maintenance costs by up to 30% while extending service intervals. As a result, customers have reported achieving ROI in under 6 months – a testament to the system’s efficiency and value.
NEW! Breakthrough in Railcar Health Monitoring
Trilogical’s AI-powered vibration analysis system represents a breakthrough in condition-based maintenance. Leveraging advanced vibration analysis, it detects wheel flats in real time using a sensor mounted on the railcar body to detect wheel flats in real time – without relying on costly bogie sensors or unreliable trackside systems. Field tests have shown 85% detection accuracy for wheel flats under 2 inches, with zero false positives. This enables early fault alerts, smarter maintenance planning, reduced downtime, and increased safety.
