Swiss Federal Railways Uses OriginTrail DKG to Track Critical Rail Parts

๐Ÿš‚ Swiss trains go decentralized

By OriginTrail
Mar 23, 2026, 3:14 PM
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Swiss Federal Railways partners with OriginTrail and GS1 Switzerland for rail safety

Swiss Federal Railways has implemented OriginTrail's Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) to trace critical rail parts throughout Switzerland and beyond.​ The system aims to improve both safety and sustainability in train travel.​

Key implementation details:

  • Built on GS1 standards for data interoperability
  • Secures data flows across the rail system
  • Tracks critical components across borders
  • Maintains verifiable records of rail parts

The collaboration between Swiss Federal Railways, OriginTrail, and GS1 Switzerland demonstrates practical application of decentralized technology in critical infrastructure.​ The system provides transparent tracking of rail components while maintaining data security.​

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