RSRD²
The keepers’ contribution to
electronic data exchange
General System and Project Introduction
Vienna , November 27th, 2012
Table of contents
Introduction
RSRD² Insight
RSRD² in Operation
Benefits from Use
RSRD² Governance
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RSRD² is a Sector Tool that makes freight car operation
more efficient
 RSRD²? = rolling stock reference database + mileage interface
 Keepers are an integrated part of European freight rail
operations
 Keepers’ vehicles are migrating like nomads
 (Private) Keepers and their chosen ECMs have enhanced
duties to comply with
UIP has chosen to develop a comprehensive operational tool
for freight car data exchange: RSRD²
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RSRD² is a Sector Tool that makes freight car operation
more efficient
 UIP thinks the tool is well done and can serve all keepers.
 RSRD² is fulfilling the mandatory TAF TSI obligations.
 We have a common interest: to make freight car
operation more efficient/to increase the modal share of
rail in freight.
 RSRD² serves to execute existing obligations of all fleet
managers/asset managers.
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RSRD² is a fully operational real time Data Base with
24/7 accessibility
 RSRD² is an operational Data Base.
 RSRD² data content will be built around the needs of the
users
 Authorization for data access can be customized by the
keeper (time window/car number/data scope/party)
 RSRD² data are accurate and up to date and in the direct
ownership/liability of the keeper and his ECM.
 RSRD² is CI compliant, modern, efficient, cheap,
transparent, confidential and open to modification.
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Table of contents
Introduction
RSRD² Insight
RSRD² in Operation
Benefits from Use
RSRD² Governance
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UIP developed the RSRD² system with the funding
support of six major private wagon keepers
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RSRD² has been designed as standardised data
exchange platform for wagon keepers
Provision of
wagon data
Collection &
processing of
mileage data
 Comprehensive data set, covering national
vehicle register data, GCU data, ECM data, etc.
 Provision of technical data (wagon design, load
limits, brake and wheel set information) and
maintenance due dates.
 Central Interface to collect mileage data from
several sources (RUs).
 Provision of consistent mileage data to wagon
keepers in support of their vehicle maintenance
and safety agenda.
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RSRD² encompasses a comprehensive set of
administrative, design and maintenance data
1. Administration
2. Technical Design
3. Maintenance
Wagon identification,
registration,
authorisation and
certification information
Wagon design and
interoperability
information required for
operation
Inspection and overhaul
cycle and due date
information
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Keepers require detailed mileage information on single
trip level from RUs to verify data quality and consistency
 GCU contract: delivery of mileage by
RUs
 Access to wagon data for free/in
return mileage delivery for free into
RSRD²
 RSRD² central mileage data platform
RSRD²
 Collection from various RUs
 Sorting and allocating
 Delivery to respective keeper
 Linking of data to a mileage chain?
 Detection of gaps and overlaps?
Mileage messages
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Table of contents
Introduction
RSRD² Insight
RSRD² in Operation
Benefits from Use
RSRD² Governance
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RSRD² enables clear data flows and ensures data
exchange with all railway stakeholders
RSRD² Data Flows
Wagon Data
RSRD2
Wagon Data
Data access rights
Keeper
Authorisations
Data export functionality
Mileage
Railway
Undertakings
Repository administration
(company, codes, etc.)
Mileage
Web Portal Access
Wagon Data
Workshops
Web service/ftp
XML-interface
Customers/
Lessees
Wagon Data
Authorisations
Mileage
counter
Wagon Data
Regulatory
Bodies
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Tomorrows big picture of European Registers?
VKM
WIMO
ERAIL
RSRD
ERADIS
NVR/ECVVR
ERATV
Wagon Trip Plan
Database
IRNDB
Common Interface
that links all TAF
Databases
RINF
RDD
Register of
Doctors
Register of
Psychologists
Network
Statement
Register of
Training Centers
Register of
Examiners
Traceability
NLR
Overlap
Reference data
CCR
Interface
Planning
Operation
Investigation
Based on Study on Coherence and Consistency of Registers from ERA
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RSRD² includes National Vehicle Register Data Set
Correlation of RSRD² Data Set with NVRs and ERATV
NVR
41 fields
ERATV
94 fields1)
> 30%2)
> 98%3)
RSRD²
110 fields
In general high conformity of data content
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2
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Only freight wagon related fields counted
ERATV provides wagon-type information, whereas RSRD² provides single-wagon information
Restrictions not recorded in same format; RSRD² provides wide range of tech data, e.g. curve radius, max speed, wagon gauge etc.)
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Table of contents
Introduction
RSRD² Insight
RSRD² in Operation
Benefits from Use
RSRD² Governance
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Reliability and service culture are at the top priority list
of EC and freight customers
Europe needs and deserves better Rail Freight Services.
We need better quality and reliability.
Siim Kallas - EC Commission V.P. for Transport - Sept 17 2010
Because of this magnitude of the costs tied up in the supply
chain, shippers now require greater reliability and better
performance…
European Shippers Council - Web Site
Support …building up a new service culture through the
evolution and modernization of the freight railways.
Freight & Logistics Leaders Forum - Web Site
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RSRD² materially support the development of a
positive image of reliable rail service.
 available at the tip of a finger
 user friendly
 high data quality and data volume in “real time”
RSRD2 improves the efficient exchange of data and reduces
transaction costs for RUs
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RSRD² can easily assume the GCU DB function to
simplify handling of RUs and keeper’s obligations
 Helps RU to identify GCU wagon and responsible keeper
 Facilitates handling of damages by RUs (GCU Chapter IV)
 Central repository for GCU Art. 15: information from RU to
keepers
RSRD² streamlines interfaces and improves GCU application
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RSRD² provides all necessary characteristics to be
accepted by the sector as operational tool
RSRD² is …
Because …
Accessible
Web based Graphical User Interface (GUI) via www.rsrd2.eu
System interface via web service or ftp (xml message standard)
Available
99,8% SLA-availability, 24/7 service desk
Secure
https data exchange (web portal and system interface)
Reliable
Up-to-date information direct from keeper, regular data updates
Economic
Wagon data queries for free
Wagon registration € 2,- per wagon and year
International
Multi-lingual (EN, D, FR, ES)
Customizable
Keeper authorises selective data access
Open
Use by all sector companies/organisations (private and
incumbent)
System adaptions and extensions based on user requirements
Neutral
Owned and governed by non-for-profit organisation RSRD² ASBL
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RSRD² offers significant advantages to RU for their
keeper function and obligations
 Value for money
 Immediately available
 TAF TSI compliant
 Flexible and adaptive
RSRD² as central platform for a common and strong sector
positioning on data exchange
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Table of contents
Introduction
RSRD² Insight
RSRD² in Operation
Benefits from Use
RSRD² Governance
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RSRD² ASBL will be open for membership for interested
associations in Europe
RSRD² Future Organisation
UIP
UIRR?
ERFA?
CER?
UIC?
RSRD² ASBL
Board of Directors
Trustee
Office
d-to-d business :RSRD² ASBL trustee (comparable to GCU trustee)
decisions : board of directors (strategy, user fee, CRQs, financials etc.)
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RSRD² offers a lot of current and future functional
development potentials
 GCU compliance check 
 Vehicle maintenance status check 
 Train composition support 
 Mileage/solution most pressing and immanently important
 Temporary failure communication between RU and Keeper
 Workshop data interchange before/after rail car service
 Position information/Tracking/Tracing.
…
RSRD² is the dynamic platform for any future data exchange
requirements with anybody who needs to know.
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The RSRD² ASBL income will be solely used to cover all
expenses (non-for-profit principal)
Commercial Concept
Income
Expenses
Operation
Administration
User Fee
RSRD² IT System
Investment Payback
RSRD² Development
Membership Fee
TAF TSI Deployment Team Support
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How to get connected…
Data Users, e.g. RUs,
Workshops, NSAs etc.
Request to keeper
to authorize
wagon data
Full unlimited
Access to
RSRD²
Wagon Data
Access
Informal Request
to RSRD² Project
Manager by Email
Contact:
admin@rsrd2.com
Keepers
Access to
RSRD² Test
Environment
Full unlimited
Access to RSRD²
Acceptance of
General Terms of Use
after sufficient Test Period
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Closing Remarks / Summary
 We are proposing an open and flexible market solution to
meet the increasing demand for efficient data exchange.
 We seek voluntary cooperation.
 We invite European sector representative organizations to
join membership in RSRD² ASBL.
 We invite to participate in the development and governance
process.
 We see RSRD² as a tool to support the maximization of the
net usable time for rail freight cars.
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Under RSRD² ASBL
Develop a common Stakeholder
Strategy for moving forward
telematic applications in freight
services
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Contact
JOHANNES MANSBART
THOMAS HEYDENREICH
UIP Management Project Coach
Project Manager RSRD²
CEO GATX Rail Europe
Management Consultant
johannes.mansbart@gatx.eu
rsrd@th-heydenreich.de
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