Green Cargo and Fenniarail Share Experiences with RMD’s Camera System

Recently, both Green Cargo and Finnish operator Fenniarail OY visited RMD’s offices in Stockholm. Both companies use RMD’s camera system for digital monitoring in their operations, and the day was arranged as an opportunity to exchange insights on how the system is used in different ways. The visit concluded with a study tour at Green Cargo’s terminal in Tomteboda.

The day began with an open and engaging discussion about the many different ways the camera can be used. Fenniarail primarily operates freight services and spends less time in terminals. Their goal is therefore to enable a single person to manage the entire trainset. Green Cargo, which currently leases 25 camera units, regularly carries out shunting and switching operations where trains are moved short distances back and forth.

The safety benefits are clear for both companies, but which application of the camera saves the most time? Where is the best place to mount the camera for remote control operations, and what is the most efficient way to streamline the work? These were key topics during the day’s discussions at RMD.

From the left:
Pontus Mantefors, Mats Söderberg, Jan Lindqvist, Antti Turkia, Petri Russila, Simon Liedgren, Juha Vourinen, Lauri Helke, Eric Andersson, Christian Malmros

After the morning session, the group headed to Tomteboda for a visit generously hosted by Green Cargo. There, they demonstrated how the camera system is used during shunting operations. The camera’s performance was shown in various lighting conditions, including direct backlight. The group also compared how well the camera captures signal lights and signage on different screen types, as well as how closely it can zoom in while maintaining a clear image.

Fenniarail primarily uses mobile phones as screens, while Green Cargo uses standard-sized tablets. Screen resolution and image size naturally play a role, but the differing operational methods set distinct requirements.

– It’s extremely valuable to get direct feedback like this, says Pontus Mantefors, technical lead for the camera system at RMD. The system is under continuous development, and feedback like this helps us prioritize the right things going forward, he adds.
The group also took the opportunity to test and evaluate a new camera mount designed to fit the standardized rear signal bracket on Swedish wagons.

– Meetings and discussions like this are very useful. Our customers should feel that we take their feedback seriously and that RMD is a partner throughout the process. After all, this is about developing long-established working methods using modern digital technology, concludes Pontus Mantefors.