#24 Next-Gen Rail Tech: Virtual Digital Coupling by Trilogical

About Eyal TrichterEyal is a seasoned tech executive with over 20 years of experience in R&D, project management, and business development. As CEO of Trilogical, he leads innovation in data-driven solutions for critical sectors including rail, defense, aviation, and logistics. Known for translating complex needs into practical, high-impact technologies, Eyal has driven the development of advanced monitoring and predictive maintenance platforms—especially in the rail industry. His hands-on leadership continues to position Trilogical as a trusted innovation partner. About Trilogical Technologies Trilogical is an Israeli company providing advanced telematics and remote monitoring solutions for the rail, defense, aviation, and logistics sectors. Specializing in real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance, the company enables wireless data exchange between locomotives and wagons through its mesh-based “virtual digital coupling” system. Trilogical’s technologies are known for their reliability, low energy use, and strong cybersecurity, with deployments across Europe, Africa, Asia, the U.S., and Israel.www.trilogical.comKey Takeaways Tech Transfer: Trilogical brings innovations from aviation and defense into the rail sector.vDAC Solution: Their Virtual Digital Automatic Coupling enables wireless, energy-efficient communication between wagons and locomotives using mesh technology.Resilient Design: Works even if some wagons are unequipped or offline; auto-configures in real time.Focus on Data: Main value lies in diagnostics, monitoring, and operational insights—not mechanical coupling.Proven Deployment: Solutions are already live in Africa, Israel, Europe, and the U.S.Cybersecurity Risk: Hacking wagon sensors could disrupt operations—cyber protection is essential and still underestimated.Sustainability Impact: Digital tools help shift freight from road to rail and reduce emissions.Innovation Bottlenecks: Regulation, limited budgets, and conservative mindsets slow progress—even in Europe.AI & Edge Computing: Central to predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and smart diagnostics.2050 Vision: A green, autonomous, fully connected rail system, integrated into the wider mobility network.Sebastian [email protected]