The Second International GIS for Rail Summit

View conference proceedings from the 2nd International Esri GIS for Rail Summit in Paris, France.

From Paper Maps to Accurate Digital Records

North Carolina Railroad uses GIS to integrate old maps with geospatial technology and maintain accurate records for land base data, utilities, and buildings that are within or adjacent to their entire railroad corridor.

Professional Surveyor Magazine, July 2010

Qinghai-Tibet Railway Optimized with Enterprise GIS

A comprehensive monitoring system helps safeguard passengers.

Monterey County Rail Service

Planners use maps and population growth forecasts to investigate new rail service.

2011 Esri User Conference Proceedings

Revisit insightful user presentations and technical workshops from the 2011 Esri User Conference.

Railway organizations invest heavily in their track network and support infrastructure. In addition to maintaining infrastructure network information, managers also need to be able to use it for decision support and business operations. Because Esri technology provides interoperability support (CAD and GIS integration), you can use it to create a comprehensive rail information system that supports all your critical business processes.

Railway managers, whether focused on passenger or freight delivery, can use the spatial and analytic components of GIS to efficiently manage assets, maximize throughput, and monitor safety. The ability to share maps and information online improves communication with your stakeholders, including customers.

GIS mobile applications make it easier for crews to locate infrastructure, access accurate information, and file reports from the field.

• GIS Solutions for Railroads [PDF]

Take a look at other case studies, demos, and books and literature.