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Alfred Perlinger

Alfred Perlinger

Senior Vice President Product Management Performance Center Turnouts at voestalpine Railway Systems, based in Austria.

Aug 13, 2026

StephanieHOST
11:45
And as a final wrap up, how would you summarize what defines a modern intelligent turnout system today?
11:54
A modern intelligent turnout system combines mechanical durability, mechatronic precision, and digital intelligence in one integrated asset.
12:03
It monitors its own condition, supports predictive maintenance, and connects into wider railway systems through interoperability.
12:11
The result is better safety, higher efficiency, stronger availability, and more effective lifecycle management.
StephanieHOST
12:19
And what would you recommend as a next step for operators or interested stakeholders?
12:26
Well, a strong next step is to start looking at turnout systems not only as components, as I already mentioned, but as a part of an integrated lifecycle strategy.
12:36
Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, digital twins and interoperability are the most relevant levers.
12:43
For operators, that means identifying where better condition, visibility and smart integration can improve maintenance and network performance.

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