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Dutch rail software

by Mark Rowe

ProRail, the government agency responsible for rail infrastructure in the Netherlands, is deploying NICE Situator to help identify, verify and manage security, safety, and operations in real time. The solution will also aid post-event investigation, analysis and evaluation of event handling. NICE is partnering with Geodan, a GIS and crisis management systems firm, on this project.

From a single, central control room, ProRail will be able to manage tens of thousands of incidents a year across the Dutch rail systems, including on-track malfunctions, fire incidents and other crisis situations. With NICE Situator’s automated and semi-automated tools, with predefined response plans, security operators will be able to respond to unfolding events. This is expected to enable ProRail to decrease operational downtime caused by accidents. Hundreds of ProRail employees will play a role in the operation of the system and will benefit from communication, collaboration, and information sharing.

With the ability to identify, verify and respond to events in real time, the NICE-Geodan solution will enable ProRail to mitigate risk and improve operations.

“We are proud to be teaming up with market leader NICE Systems to provide ProRail with this comprehensive solution, which has been uniquely customized to address its specific needs,” said Henri van Mil, Director at Geodan. “We also recognize the value that this solution could bring for seaports, airports, government bodies, and other local organizations that are responsible for managing critical assets and infrastructure.”

“Handling incidents faster and more efficiently is a high priority within the rail sector, as our ultimate goal is to provide our customers with safe and reliable transport. The joint solution offered by NICE and Geodan allows us to unify and centralise operations,” said Hans Smits, Director of Incident Management at ProRail. “This means that we can provide all stakeholders with a single picture of the situation, quickly inform relevant parties, and make the right decisions faster.”

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