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From data to insight. Custom app development

More than a decade of deep expertise in European rail freight data analytics and IT development. Xrail acts as a central innovation hub and digitalisation partner for our members and users.

Structured reporting and analytics that drive real decisions – no further dashboards that nobody opens. Benefit from sophisticated KPIs and performance reports tailored to your needs.

The same team that builds and runs our operational platforms also serves as your digitalisation partner. We support both individual and common RU initiatives, delivering custom rail freight applications when standard tools fall short.


Our portfolio

Rail freight digitalisation at the core

Comparable analytics across different networks

Network-wide KPIs and benchmarks that turn day-to-day operations data into structured insights for action. Use the same definitions as your partner RUs – with the analytical depth to understand the why, not just the what.

  • Punctuality trends
  • Utilisation analysis
  • Exception reporting
  • Partner benchmarking

Smart solutions beyond standard tools

Where standard tools fall short, our agile in-house development team builds / amends digital apps tailored to your questions, leveraging the Xrail data layer and our broad sector expertise. Fast iteration, sector-native design, no lengthy vendor cycles.

  • Digital collaboration tools / platforms
  • Tailored data aggregation and combination
  • User-/partner-specific frontends 
  • API integration with different RU systems

A digital partner that knows your industry

Hands-on advisory and project support for digital initiatives at RUs and adjacent operators. From IT roadmaps to interface design, our team enhances your project and brings the sector context that external consultancies do not have.

  • TSI-readiness assessment
  • Enhanced data exchange with partners
  • System integration planning
  • Digitalisation roadmap

Ready to make your data work harder & smarter?