SAP BrandVoice: How Big Data, Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning Changed The Railway Industry

The ancient Silk Road, once the longest overland trade route, ran over 4,000 miles long. Today nestled in Eurasia's heart along the Silk Road is the national railway company – Kazakhsthan Temir Zholy (KTZ). Though traversing across this historic pathway sounds rather cool, the complex geography and harsh weather conditions propose serious challenges in operating cargo and passenger transportation. KTZ is a crucial part of Kazakhstan – the world's ninth-largest country – and its economy. This railway company knew the importance of having a seamless operating model in order to maintain its current operations, both on and off the track.