Meet the man who keeps the world’s busiest railways running from a shed in Melbourne

theguardian.comPublished: 4/27/2025

Summary

Revolutionizing Railway Operations: Ravitharan Systems' advanced railway management system uses REMS, a core component collecting real-time data from trains and infrastructure. Equipped with sensors, it employs analytics to predict maintenance issues proactively, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime. The system collaborates with transport authorities for informed maintenance schedules, saving costs by minimizing disruptions. However, resistance from some bodies due to reliance on foreign technology remains a challenge, though pilot projects could aid its global acceptance.