The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation is using IBM software to manage maintenance and logistics for its high-speed rail network. The efficiency of the THSRC’s transportation system is heavily dependent on the proper maintenance and repair of thousands of components, from stations to tracks, rail cars, signals and communications. IBM is providing the vital support that is necessary to deploy proper resources in a timely manner to prevent travel disruptions and risks to passenger safety. Read the full article in Metro Magazine.
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