Polish passenger rail is experiencing a golden age. Following a record-breaking year in 2024, during which over 407 million passengers were transported and nearly 38 million people used train services in the busiest months, the industry now faces a new challenge: how to handle this volume of traffic with limited rolling stock and rising operating costs?
Pressure to deliver results, pressure on the fleet
According to data from the Railway Transport Office (UTK), the Polish passenger market has been growing steadily. However, record ridership is a double-edged sword for carriers. More intensive use of rolling stock means more frequent inspections, a higher risk of breakdowns, and the need for near-perfect route planning.
In 2026, the key to success is no longer simply “owning” trains, but ensuring their maximum availability.
Precision Maintenance (MMS) – The Heart of the System
Instead of reactive troubleshooting, modern rail carriers are focusing on predictive maintenance and precise scheduling of inspections. The MMS (Maintenance Management System) module in the RailSoft system allows for:
- Automation of maintenance scheduling (P1–P5): The system automatically tracks due dates and mileage, minimizing the time the train spends idle on a siding.
- Parts Inventory Management: Quick access to components reduces downtime.
- Digital vehicle records: The complete history of every railcar or locomotive is available with a single click.
Route Optimization: More Passengers, Same Trains
In an era of high energy prices and a shortage of train operators, every minute of “empty running” is a pure loss. RailSoft supports dispatchers in creating optimal train routes. Thanks to the Planning and Dispatch module, carriers can dynamically respond to changes in the schedule, ensuring that the train with the highest capacity is assigned to the route with the highest demand.
It is worth noting that effective process digitization can reduce operating costs by as much as 10–15% annually, which, given current energy prices, is crucial to a carrier’s profitability.
Mobility for staff
The RailSoft system is not just a management dashboard, but above all a tool for people “in the field.” The mRails mobile app allows conductor teams and train operators to report the condition of the rolling stock and report faults in real time. Information about the problem is sent to the repair shop before the train even reaches its final destination.
RailSoft – Architect of the Modern Railway
W 2026 roku transformacja cyfrowa przestała być modnym hasłem, a stała się warunkiem koniecznym do przetrwania na konkurencyjnym rynku. Petrosoft.pl, dostarczając system RailSoft, daje polskim przewoźnikom narzędzia, które pozwalają przekuć rekordowe statystyki pasażerskie w realny sukces finansowy i operacyjny.
