It's a little known fact that rail transportation is one of the earliest adopters of IoT and big data. Devices and sensors along tracks and inside stations have helped enhance operators’ situational awareness and keep the rail system secure. But more and more, operators are relying on data to optimize business, too. Data collected from train station turnstiles and entrances, for example, can help the operator redeploy or redirect trains. Sensors detecting a change in temperature can trigger air conditioning. These are some of the ways in which data help operators retain customers and...
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