From September 2 to 4, 2025, the European rail industry will gather at the 9th Railway Forum Berlin - and we'll be right in the middle of it instead of just there! Over 2,000 decision-makers and experts from all over Europe will come together to discuss the latest developments, innovations and strategic directions in the rail industry.

Under the patronage of Deutsche Bahn AG, the Railway Forum will once again be the industry's leading management conference this year - with top-class keynotes and exciting workshops.

We are particularly pleased that Günter Petschnig will be a speaker. The Managing Director of PJ Monitoring GmbH, which is a technology leader in the automation and digitalization of rail freight transport with its WaggonTracker system, will present his topic "Digital train functions: More safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in rail freight transport". Representatives from PJ Motion, our specialist for approval and project management, will also be present, contributing their extensive expertise in the field of operational integration and vehicle integration of brake testing, among other things. And PJ Messtechnik - an accredited test center in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and specialist in engineering for rail transport - will also be on site, ready to exchange ideas, share expertise and network.

For us, the Railway Forum is an ideal platform for providing impetus, maintaining industry contacts and actively contributing to the future of rail transport. We are looking forward to three intensive days full of dialog, innovation and networking.

Each of the two is a digitalisation specialist in its field: Boom digitises rail processes with various software solutions and optimizes the operation and maintenance of rail vehicles thanks to data intelligence. PJ Monitoring is a pioneer in the digitalisation and automation of freight wagons and was the first company to put an automated brake testing system on rails, as well as Europe's most intelligent freight train.

With this cooperation, the two Styrian companies are now combining their digital rail expertise. The benefits for customers? The data that PJM collects in real time on relevant freight wagon components is seamlessly integrated into Boom's software platform in real time and is an ideal addition to maintenance management. Vehicle data and maintenance data are linked. The combination of sensor technology, data intelligence and automated processes creates end-to-end transparency and process chains throughout the life cycle of a vehicle and its components. Digitalisation with added value - and a concrete competitive advantage for rail operators, rail logistics companies, wagon keepers and fleet managers.

Boom Rail Solutions: data intelligence for operations and maintenance

Boom Software has decades of experience in the digitalisation of rail processes - with a particular focus on holistic asset management, maintenance processes and operational processes in freight transport.
The modular standard software suite Boom Rail Solutions enables precise planning as well as carrying out and tracking all maintenance work on rail vehicles and their components - from simple inspections to complex overhauls. It also supports rail freight companies in transport management, such as digital train composition, the automated creation of wagon lists, brake labels or consignment notes and the planning of operational work processes. The results are tangible: The transparent, clear process design, ease of use and short communication channels save time, relieve the burden of administrative tasks and make a significant contribution to increasing fleet availability.

PJ Monitoring: Digital train functions increase the safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of rail freight transport

PJ Monitoring GmbH is a technology leader in the digitalisation and automation of rail freight transport. The digital train functions, which increase the efficiency, safety and availability of freight trains, are on board SBB Cargo, FS Logistix (formerly Mercitalia Intermodal), DB Cargo, GATX, Transwaggon, Lenzing AG and many more. The range of functionalities is extensive and largely unique, such as king-pin monitoring in real time, load weight monitoring in real time, brake system monitoring and brake analysis as well as derailment diagnosis. With the automatic brake test, it was made possible to replace a manual process with an automated system for the first time in 100 years. The innovations and the most intelligent freight train in Europe have already won 12 awards.