
Alfred Perlinger
Senior Vice President Product Management Performance Center Turnouts at voestalpine Railway Systems, based in Austria.
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Aug 13, 2026
Episode 07 - Turnout Systems: Part II
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11:45StephanieHOST
And as a final wrap up, how would you summarize what defines a modern intelligent turnout system today?

Alfred PerlingerGUEST
A modern intelligent turnout system combines mechanical durability, mechatronic precision, and digital intelligence in one integrated asset.

Alfred PerlingerGUEST
It monitors its own condition, supports predictive maintenance, and connects into wider railway systems through interoperability.

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The result is better safety, higher efficiency, stronger availability, and more effective lifecycle management.
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12:19StephanieHOST
And what would you recommend as a next step for operators or interested stakeholders?

Alfred PerlingerGUEST
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.

Alfred PerlingerGUEST
Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, digital twins and interoperability are the most relevant levers.

Alfred PerlingerGUEST
For operators, that means identifying where better condition, visibility and smart integration can improve maintenance and network performance.