Intertech Rail’s AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) system is designed specifically for railways to provide precise train identification and asset control through RFID technology.
Each wagon and locomotive carries a passive RFID tag engineered for long-term durability in harsh railway environments, ensuring reliable identification at every portal.
AEI portals integrate high-performance antennas and readers to capture tag data at line speed, associating each ID with time and location to build an accurate train consist in real time.
The system can be enhanced with axle sensors that synchronize RFID events with wheel detection, guaranteeing exact sequencing of wagons and locomotives for reliable consist assembly.
In addition to vehicle-level identification, AEI can extend to component-level tracking with RFID tags applied to wheelsets, axles, bogies, and engines, enabling granular asset management and maintenance traceability.
For corridors with high vandalism risk, Intertech Rail provides
between-the-rails installations, embedding antennas directly in the track and placing tags beneath wagons and locomotives, which ensures secure data capture without exposure to tampering.
ON-TRACK INSTALLATIONS | AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification)?
AEI is an RFID-based technology used to automatically identify railcars, locomotives, and other rail assets as they pass a trackside reader, without manual inspection.
How does an AEI system work?
An RFID tag mounted on the railcar is read wirelessly by a trackside AEI reader as the car passes, and the identification data is transmitted in real time to the operator's tracking system.
What is AEI used for in railway operations?
AEI is used for automated car counting, real-time asset tracking, yard and interchange visibility, and regulatory reporting (AAR-compliant tracking in North America).
