Zelra’s Driving Advisory System is an end-to-end solution for train operators. It is proven worldwide to improve key outcomes for passenger, freight, and heavy haul rail businesses.
Zelra’s rail-specific technology supports safer, energy efficient journeys by combining in-cab driver decision support with real time re-routing across your enhanced network. This enhanced situational awareness for drivers helps to reduce overspeeds, SPADs, and station overruns.
ZELRA's decision support technology for drivers is known as DAS. This system improves driver safety, speed management, fuel efficiency, and network performance. Inside the cab, DAS delivers clear optimized speed guidance by advising when to apply power, hold speed, coast or brake. While our connected DAS or CDAS enables the rerouting of trains. We use your network's data to apply live schedule updates and resolve junction conflicts. The glanceable screen layout reduces the driver's cognitive load. Sharing upcoming speed restrictions, station stops, and other situational awareness information allows the driver to focus on safe train handling. DAS advice is optimized for consistent driving without over speeding or late braking, meaning SPADS and station overruns become less frequent as drivers approach restrictions, signals and stations at the right speed with greater confidence. Steadier driving means less physical and mental fatigue. And, DAS minimizes high risk situations and stressful last minute decisions by advising drivers to reduce speed well in advance of speed restrictions or stations. It is also proven to cut energy use and fuel costs, often by ten percent or more. DAS is not an autopilot. It's not a replacement for driver skill either. It is simply an advisory tool. It's an optimal driving profile already used by freight and passenger drivers worldwide for more than a decade. ZELRA. Rail journeys reimagined.
For passenger, freight, and heavy haul operations
20
rail operators
4
continents
80k+
kilometres of track
163k+
train and driver applications
Olivier Menuet
Director of Energy
Soren Low
KiwiRail Technology Lead

Adam O'Sullivan
KiwiRail DAS driver champion

Clément Beaune
French Minister for Transport
Carla Purcell
Former Yarra Trams CEO
Geoff Smith
SCT Group Managing Director