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Performance on Track

voestalpine Railway Systems 9 Folgen Aug 19, 2026

Performance on Track is a podcast by voestalpine Railway Systems that takes listeners inside the world of high-performing railway infrastructure. Each episode explores the technologies, projects, and decisions that drive performance on track, from innovative solutions and sustainable approaches to real-world applications and best practices. The show features conversations with experts, engineers, and specialists who shape railway systems through their knowledge, experience, and passion. It is designed for anyone interested in how railway performance is built in practice, and also promotes the company's training program via its learning platform.

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Episode 08 - Digital Railway zentrak: Part I Aug 19, 2026 1654 Why does digitalization require a holistic view of railway infrastructure? In this episode, Theresa Passath explains why modern railway networks can no longer be managed as isolated assets. As infrastructure becomes increasingly connected, operators need access to consistent lifecycle data, transparent asset information, and integrated decision-making processes. Learn how asset serialization, dig

Episode 07 - Turnout Systems: Part II Aug 13, 2026 831 What makes a turnout system intelligent? Modern turnout systems generate more information than ever before. But how can this data help maintenance teams make better decisions? In this episode, Alfred Pölinger discusses how monitoring technologies provide insights into asset condition, support maintenance planning, and contribute to improved availability and reliability. Drawing on decades of indus

Episode 06 - Turnout Systems: Part I Aug 6, 2026 1117 When does a turnout know it is about to fail? Turnout systems are not just mechanical assets. In this episode, Alfred Pölinger explains how sensors, diagnostics, and digital twins are transforming turnouts into intelligent assets that provide real-time condition insights and enable predictive maintenance. Discover why a holistic lifecycle perspective is becoming essential for improving availabili

Episode 05 - Fixation Systems: Part II Jul 30, 2026 891 What else is needed for a high-performing fixation system besides the fastening system? Building on Part 1, railway expert Robert Demal turns to the second key element of a fixation system: sleeper systems. He explains how elasticity can be applied at different levels of the track structure and why the interaction between fastening systems and sleepers is critical for reducing maintenance, protec

Episode 04 - Fixation Systems: Part I Jul 23, 2026 688 Why are fixation systems essential for track performance? In this episode, railway expert Robert Demal explains the fundamentals of fixation systems, their key components, and their role in ensuring track stability, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability. Learn how fastening systems differ across urban, mixed-traffic, high-speed, and heavy-haul applications. As the first part of this series,

Episode 03 - Track Systems Part II Jul 16, 2026 1016 This episode explains how vertical dynamic track interaction, lateral track behaviour, and digital decision-making tools help railway operators better understand infrastructure performance, optimize lifecycle costs, and improve availability.

Episode 02 - Track Systems: Part I Jul 9, 2026 1334 How do engineers actually understand what is happening in the track? In Episode 02 of Performance on Track, track systems expert Lukas Prettner explains how engineers combine measurements, simulations, and real-world observations to understand track behaviour. Discover why the wheel–rail interface is so important and why railway infrastructure must always be viewed as a complete system.

Episode 01 - Railway Systems Solutions Jun 25, 2026 1746 In the first episode of Performance on Track, Albert Jörg introduces the system approach and explains why railway infrastructure must be understood as a whole. He highlights how connected elements influence performance and how this perspective helps prevent failures and improve long-term reliability.