Survey of markets
Gavin Astin
06 May 2011
Survey of Existing Markets - Method
 Definition: “An technical measures is a device or system”
 How did we identify the market and its suppliers:
- Responses to IM and RU survey provided knowledge of existing technical measures.
- Further direct communication with some IMs and RUs to find out more details of the specific
types of measures used.
- Internet research of sector suppliers to establish their catalogue of technical measures.
- Research institutions / universities etc
- Other sources as available.
 The survey…
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The Survey Method
 Approached about 30 suppliers (Europe and world-wide) inviting them to reply.
 For those agreeing to respond issued questionnaire or held interview to establish:
- Product technical details.
- How it helps in the fight against derailment.
- Market information (product sales, competitors, potential market).
 Also asked about future developments and new technology.
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The Survey Scope
 Technical measures included in our survey:
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Hot axle box detectors.
Acoustic bearing monitoring equipment.
Wheel load and wheel load impact detectors.
Bogie performance monitoring equipment.
Wheel profile measurement systems.
Loading gauge infringement detectors.
Derailment detection technology.
Machine vision systems.
Anti-lock devices for freight wagons.
Sliding wheel detectors.
Track geometry inspection.
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Selected Results (1)
 Received over 30 detailed responses for technical measures, covering all categories
of technical measures in scope.
 For some technical measures it is possible to conclude market status without much
external consultation (for example the quantity of suppliers in a particular area tells
us a lot about the market / market share).
 Additional information (for example Network Statements) provide some information
on installed base for some technical measures.
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Selected Results (2)
 Some details:
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Hot axle box detectors. Mature market, many suppliers. Many installed systems.
Acoustic bearing monitoring equipment. New market (in Europe). Few suppliers.
Wheel load / wheel load impact detectors. Many different solutions. Many suppliers.
Bogie performance monitoring equipment. Few (none?) installed in Europe. Few suppliers.
Wheel profile measurement systems. Mature market, many suppliers.
Loading gauge infringement detectors. Few (none?) installed in Europe. Few suppliers.
Derailment detection technology. Growing market, several new market entrants.
Machine vision systems. New market (in Europe). Few suppliers (USA and China use these).
Anti-lock devices for freight wagons. New market, few suppliers.
Sliding wheel detectors. New market, few suppliers.
Automatic track geometry inspection. Existing / improving technology. Few major suppliers.
 Bias towards rolling stock monitoring by trackside equipment.
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Other information collected
 Includes:
- Reliability and maintainability information (intrinsic).
- Reliability and maintainability information (in-service). (However in most cases IMs do not
keep detailed information in this regard.)
- Product purchase and life costs.
- Installed base in Europe and further afield.
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Summing Up
 Identified technical measures from IM and RU responses and other sources.
 Established suppliers from internet searches, project team knowledge and other
means.
 Invited suppliers to contribute.
 Analysed results and supplemented with additional data and conservative
assumptions where required.
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End of Session - Any Questions
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