Transforming Railroad Safety with Automation

OTSS: Railroad Safety & Compliance Platform

A transformative internal application designed to enhance safety and accountability for railroad workers, leveraging automation and real-time communication tools.

Technologies used:

Figma, React Native, Laravel, Twilio SMS/Call API, Push Notifications, RESTful API, AWS, PostgreSQL

OTSS: Railroad Safety & Compliance Platform
The Client
RailPros: Leaders in Railroad Safety and Services
RailPros is a trusted provider of engineering, field services, training, and media production for the railroad industry. Tasked with ensuring the safety of field workers for major railroad companies, RailPros required a robust digital solution to transform their proof-of-concept app into a vital internal tool, protecting hundreds of workers daily.
The Challenge
Enhancing safety through a sophisticated digital solution
Railroad engineering is a highly specialized field, requiring tailored tools to meet the industry's unique demands. To improve worker safety and operational efficiency, we analyzed RailPros’ workflows and identified gaps in their processes. The challenge was to design and build a complex yet user-friendly app that could simplify daily tasks and provide life-saving alerts when emergencies arose.
The Solution
A cross-platform app built for safety and accountability
Materialize developed a mobile application that provides real-time notifications, location tracking, and automated reporting to ensure worker safety. Complemented by a web-based administrative portal and comprehensive tools for auditing and data management, the app empowers RailPros with full control and transparency over their operations.

Product Strategy

UI/UX Design

Streamlined safety workflows through intuitive design

Our design focused on simplifying complex workflows, making critical safety features accessible to workers in the field and managers at headquarters.

From interactive dashboards to clear notification systems, the user interface was crafted to prioritize usability and efficiency. The intuitive design ensures workers and managers can rely on the app during high-pressure situations, reinforcing safety protocols without adding unnecessary complexity.

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Web App Engineering

Empowering management with advanced data tools

We developed a web-based platform for administrators to manage personnel, analyze safety data, and maintain control over field operations.

The web app supports custom reporting, data visualization, and anomaly detection, providing stakeholders with deep insights into daily activities. This seamless integration of web and mobile tools allows RailPros to monitor and improve safety protocols efficiently.

Web App Engineering
Content Management System

Content Management System

Centralizing safety data and operations for transparency

The CMS enables administrators to access and organize extensive datasets, including worker logs, incident reports, and performance metrics.

Through automated workflows and detailed audit trails, the system ensures compliance and provides actionable insights, supporting RailPros’ commitment to safety and efficiency.

App Store Delivery

Ensuring reliable deployment for all users.

Materialize managed the app’s deployment to app stores, ensuring that it met rigorous compliance and performance standards.

By providing continuous updates and monitoring, we ensured the app remains reliable, secure, and effective for RailPros’ workers and managers.

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Mobile App Engineering

Mobile App Engineering

Building a life-saving tool for on-the-go safety

We engineered a cross-platform mobile application equipped with real-time alerts, work logs, and communication tools to enhance field safety.

The app utilizes location-based services, push notifications, and Twilio’s SMS/Call APIs to alert workers and managers of emergencies. By integrating these features, we delivered a solution that not only protects lives but also ensures accountability through detailed incident tracking and logging.

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Technology Stack To Reach Excellence

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