Rail Track Temperature Monitoring

Track and ambient temperature data you can trust

Monitor real-time rail temperature to identify derailment risks, improve speed restriction decisions, and reduce delays across your network.

A Kallipr climate monitor on a rail line in the outback

Rail Track Temperature Monitoring

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How rail temperature monitoring works

Get live track and air temperature data - without relying on distant weather stations or manual readings.

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1. Install the hardware

Mount a Captis data logger with a micro-climate monitoring kit and temperature sensors at key points along your track to measure both track and ambient conditions.

2. Data is transmitted

Temperature readings are sent over NB-IoT or CAT-M1, using internal or external antennas for reliable coverage - even in remote or high-heat zones.

3. See alerts & trends

Receive instant alerts when critical thresholds are exceeded. View live trends in Kallipr Kloud, or integrate with SCADA and operations platforms.

Features

Managing rail temperature risk

When temperatures rise, so does the risk of rail buckling. Overly cautious speed restrictions cost time and money, while under-reacting puts safety on the line. Kallipr’s solution delivers real-time, localised temperature data – so operators can apply restrictions only where needed, keeping operations safe and efficient.

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Localised, accurate temperature data

Captis captures rail and ambient air temperatures in real time, supporting smarter speed restriction decisions and improved safety outcomes.

Installs fast, runs autonomously

Deploys in under 20 minutes. Solar-powered with long-life battery backup for minimal maintenance and reliable, self-sustaining performance.

Reliable Connectivity in Remote Areas

NB-IoT and CAT-M1 keep data flowing from remote corridors - no reliance on third-party weather stations or patchy coverage.

Built for harsh rail environments

IP68-rated housing protects against extreme heat, dust, vibration, and weather across regional and high-traffic rail zones.

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From our projects

Real-world installs delivering smarter insights
Kallipr weather monitoring solution measuring ambient and track temperature
Rail and ambient air temperature monitor installed in outback austalia
Rail track being monitoring for track temperature
Rail temperature and track monitoring in outback Australia

Case studies

See how rail and transport operators are using remote monitoring to improve their networks.

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Captis Series 1

Captis Series 1

Reliable remote monitoring with flexible inputs, long battery life, and simple, rugged deployment.
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Kallipr Kloud Fleet

Kallipr Kloud Fleet

Streamlines deployment and device management across thousands of assets in one place.
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Captis S2

Captis S2

The world's most advanced remote monitoring device for extreme conditions​.

How track temperature monitoring works on rail networks

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FAQs

Got questions about installation, connectivity, or sensor compatibility? We’ve answered the most common ones below to help you get started quickly and confidently.
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Heat can cause track expansion and buckling, leading to derailments. Localised, real-time temperature data allows operators to enforce speed restrictions only where needed, reducing unnecessary slowdowns.
Operators previously relied on weather stations which could be over 100km away, leading to network-wide restrictions. Captis monitors temperature in specific track zones, allowing for targeted, localised restrictions instead of blanket slowdowns.
Kallipr devices use market-leading technology to connect via low-power wide-area network technologies (CAT-M1 or NB-IoT) networks globally. Transmission and measurement intervals are fully configurable, letting you balance data accuracy, frequency, and latency with battery life. All data is encrypted, with built-in security features that ensure end-to-end integrity - from device to cloud to the way you use it.
Where data also needs to be sent to additional systems, Kallipr hardware supports multiple endpoint configuration, which is widely used by utilities to route data or alarms directly to SCADA or analytics environments.
Installation is quick and hassle-free, with clip-on deployment that requires no specialist tools or complex setup. Installs can take as little as 10 minutes for standard sites, or up to 30 minutes for more complicated set ups.
Yes, IP68-rated enclosures protect against full submersion, heavy rainfall, and debris impact, making them ideal for flood-prone environments or extreme conditions.
The Captis S2 range has been built specifically for those hard installs. With military-grade durability, testing completed well beyond the standard IP68 rating, and tamper detection, Captis S2 devices can withstand harsh environments, including submersion up to 14 days for 5m.

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