Who is Strukton Rail
Strukton Rail, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a global technology and engineering partner specializing in railway infrastructure, predictive maintenance, and smart mobility solutions.
The company ensures network availability for rail operators worldwide through advanced monitoring, energy management, and safety systems designed to keep railways reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
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A brief overview
With operations spanning multiple countries, Strukton Rail delivers an all-in-one maintenance service that combines robotics, IoT, and AI-driven analytics. To maintain the highest levels of reliability, the company needed a smarter, more efficient way to manage underground asset documentation and field collaboration.
Smart Rail Maintenance for a Connected Network
Strukton Rail integrates smart technologies such as predictive analytics, remote monitoring, and energy-efficient systems like solar-assisted electrification and regenerative braking. Its comprehensive maintenance model ensures 24/7 rail network uptime across Europe.
The Need for Digital Field Documentation
During excavation and maintenance (Pot Holing) along railway lines, Strukton engineers needed a faster and more accurate method to document underground assets. Existing tools lacked the ability to capture real-time photos, annotate findings, and share CAD drawings securely with remote supervisors, resulting in inefficiencies and redundant fieldwork.
Key challenges
Before adopting Geolantis, Strukton Rail faced recurring documentation issues that limited visibility, accuracy, and communication between field teams and supervisors.
Lack of Photographic Documentation for Pot Holing
Pot Holing, the vacuum excavation method used to expose underground assets, was being recorded only through written notes. Without photographic evidence, field teams often had to rely on memory to recall details about excavation sites, leading to confusion, repeated work, and higher maintenance costs.
Inability to Upload and Share CAD Files in Real Time
Field technicians worked from detailed CAD-based rail drawings, but existing systems only allowed static PDF uploads. Converting these files caused data loss, and supervisors couldn’t visualize exact excavation points, slowing down decision-making and coordination.
The solution
To address these operational challenges, Strukton Rail implemented Geolantis, a cloud-based field management and mapping solution that connects engineers, supervisors, and maintenance teams through a shared, real-time data platform.
“Thanks to its cloud-based approach, Geolantis was able to offer a seamless solution through which field engineers, supervisors, and technicians all have access to the same data”
– Strukton Rail, The Netherlands
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Accurate GPS Mapping for Safer Operations
With Geolantis, technicians now map gas mains and service lines using precise GPS coordinates. This ensures accurate records even when tracing wires are broken or inaccessible, giving the team reliable data for emergencies and future maintenance.
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Real-Time Data Sharing and Collaboration
All captured data including images, notes, and coordinates is synced instantly to the cloud. Supervisors and technicians across locations can access the same information in real time, ensuring full visibility and eliminating delays caused by fragmented communication.
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Integrated Mapping and CAD File Compatibility
The system supports seamless integration of CAD drawings and geospatial data, allowing field teams to upload and reference technical maps without file conversion. This ensures that excavation and repair work are aligned with original engineering plans.
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Centralised Digital Records and Task Management
Each excavation point is stored as a digital record containing all relevant data in the form of photos, forms, locations, and notes. Field workers can replay or revisit this information anytime, preventing redundant work and improving accuracy across maintenance cycles.
The outcome
The adoption of Geolantis has transformed how Strukton Rail documents, manages, and shares field data. The platform’s cloud-based approach ensures that all team members – from field engineers to supervisors – operate with complete clarity and efficiency.
Accurate and Traceable Field Documentation
Every excavation and maintenance point is now supported by photo evidence, geolocation data, and timestamps, enabling faster review and long-term reference for future inspections.
Faster, Smarter Collaboration Between Teams
Supervisors can view excavation data in real time, make informed decisions instantly, and reduce downtime caused by miscommunication or missing details.
Reduced Redundancy and Lower Maintenance Costs
By eliminating repeated excavation of the same points, Strukton has saved time and resources. Each documented task now contributes to a comprehensive digital asset record.
Improved Reliability and Network Uptime
With streamlined documentation, faster response times, and accurate records, Strukton continues to deliver uninterrupted railway operations, strengthening its reputation as a trusted maintenance partner worldwide.
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