Driving Operational Uptime and Cost Savings with IFS EAM

Industry: Transportation & Rail Infrastructure

The Challenge

Operating across thousands of kilometers of rail, this major European operator faced growing pressure to maintain peak fleet performance while reducing operational costs.

Frequent asset breakdowns, unplanned downtime, and legacy maintenance practices were leading to delays, budget overruns, and dissatisfied commuters. Maintenance teams lacked real-time asset visibility, while decision-makers struggled with disconnected systems and reactive strategies.

It was clear: the company needed to modernize asset management and move from “fix it when it breaks” to predictive, cost-efficient maintenance.

The Solution

Partnering with an experienced IFS ERP partner, the company implemented IFS EAM across its rolling stock and infrastructure assets.

The focus areas included:

Asset lifecycle planning and criticality analysis
Predictive maintenance with IoT sensor integration
Mobile work order management and real-time reporting
Centralized inventory and spare parts optimization
Regulatory compliance and audit readiness

IFS EAM provided a unified, intelligent platform that connected engineering, operations, and maintenance teams—empowering smarter decisions at every level.

The Results

In just the first 12 months, the transformation delivered powerful business outcomes:

38%

Reduction in Maintenance Downtime

Predictive maintenance and improved scheduling significantly increased asset availability and service reliability.

2X

£6 Million in Operational Cost Savings

Optimized maintenance, parts management, and resource allocation slashed avoidable expenses.

Improved Safety and Compliance

Automated tracking and reporting ensured the rail operator stayed ahead of strict European safety standards.

What’s Next

The operator is now scaling IFS EAM to cover its full infrastructure network, integrating AI-powered analytics and condition-based monitoring. With expert IFS consulting services as their long-term enterprise resource planning partner , they’re building a more resilient, efficient, and future-ready rail system.