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ZTR

ZTR develops railway technology including locomotive control systems, railcar telematics, and maintenance-of-way telematics.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

ZTR builds railway technology solutions. Its stated areas of expertise include locomotive technology with advanced control systems, railcar telematics, and MoW telematics. The company states it was founded in 1987 and that it works with rail operators, lessors, shippers, and OEMs, with technology used by fleets across North America and internationally. It describes its mission as creating environmental and operational efficiencies for the railway industry through sustainable, connected, and data-driven technologies and services.

History

ZTR states it was founded in 1987 and has developed railway solutions that enhance fleet reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. It says it has worked alongside rail operators, lessors, shippers, and OEMs to deliver technology that extends locomotive life, improves operational performance, and reduces environmental impact. The company describes expertise in locomotive control, asset monitoring, and digitalization, and says it helps customers gain real-time insights into their fleet through advanced connectivity and IoT-based solutions. It states its technology is used by fleets across North America and internationally.

Products and positioning

ZTR positions itself as building cutting-edge railway technology solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and performance while reducing the environmental footprint of railways.

  • Locomotive Technology

    Advanced control systems and solutions built to enhance performance, reliability, efficiency, and connectivity.

  • Railcar Telematics

    Comprehensive telematics solutions that enable remote monitoring and management to enhance safety and efficiency.

  • MoW Telematics

    Integrated telematics for remote monitoring and control to improve safety, operational efficiency, and asset performance.

  • Vision Platform by ZTR

    The central intelligence platform that connects and powers ZTR technologies, bringing together real-time data, remote monitoring, and analytics across rail assets.

  • Insights by ZTR

    For railroads aiming to optimize their investments in ZTR products and services.

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