Innovation network for railway maintenance
The network is for anyone who wants to help drive innovation in condition-based and predictive maintenance in the railway sector.
The aim of the network is to increase innovation and technology development in condition-based and predictive maintenance on the railway by forging relationships, strengthening collaboration across stakeholders and providing access to the latest advances in this field.
The network consists of more than 100 committed and skilled professionals from approximately 50 organisations from the railway sector, universities, research institutions and industry. See the overview at the bottom of the page.
As a participant in the network, you will:
- network with specialists in condition-based and predictive maintenance
- have the opportunity to participate in national and international projects and pilots
- take part in national seminars and international conferences
- get access to the latest research and innovation in condition-based and predictive maintenance
- be invited to network meetings and technical visits (4-6 activities per year)
Activity calendar 2025
| Date | Activity | Location | Events organized by Jdir | External events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 February | Hybrid seminar 1 – Optical fibres | x | ||
| 20 March | Railway Forum | Oslo Congress Centre | x | |
| 2 May | Hybrid seminar 2 | x | ||
| 14–15 May | The Rise of IoT & Big Data in Rail | Cologne | x | |
| 27 May | Networking event, visit Bane NOR | Alnabru | x | |
| 14 June | Launch of international test arena for railway technology, | Narvik | x | |
| 20 August | Hybrid seminar 3 | x | ||
| 24 September | Hybrid seminar 4 | x | ||
| 5 November | Network gathering | x | ||
| 17–21 November | Rail Research Week 2025 | Colorado Springs | x |
Contact persons
Companies participating in the network
