PEAK.DMS digitizes and automates the Annopol tram depot in Warsaw

The Annopol depot is operated by Tramwaje Warszawskie sp. z o.o., the largest tram operator in Poland. The depot covers around 12–14 hectares and is used to prepare and stable more than 150 trams for service.

Depot traffic & vehicle management: tracking, control, automated departures
For vehicle identification and location tracking at the Annopol depot, 84 RFID antennas as well as 66 additional sensors, 272 track circuits, and 5 induction loops have been integrated. An integrated subsystem also provides automatic control and monitoring of more than 100 switches and 99 signals/traffic lights. This means tram drivers have to stop less often within the depot to prepare routes manually.

In addition, PEAK.DMS supports the automated planning of movements, including the selection of specific vehicles for defined lines and duties. Departures can therefore be triggered in a targeted manner and on time.

Automated service processes after entry
After returning to the depot, vehicles are routed to the relevant service and maintenance stations depending on their condition and upcoming tasks. This supports efficient use of depot resources, particularly about servicing 152 trainsets.

Integration of depot infrastructure: gates, diagnostics, washing systems, consumables
Technical systems such as entry and exit gates, diagnostic and measurement stations, and washing systems are connected to PEAK.DMS and controlled automatically. Through continuous monitoring of system status, the solution supports best-possible utilization and helps avoid bottlenecks in the depot.

User interfaces: terminals & mobile app for transparent task control
At key locations such as vehicle reception and repair halls, employee terminals provide clear information on planned work orders and detected defects; confirmations enable continuous progress tracking. In addition, a mobile app provides, among other features:

• Depot overview with vehicle position and status
• Lists of expected arrivals and planned departures
• Option to assign defects directly to vehicles

Impact at the Annopol depot
At the Annopol depot, these measures significantly increase efficiency: automatic switch setting and gate opening reduce stops and start-up maneuvers, shorten driving and turnaround times, and improve use of track capacity. Lower manual effort, a centralized vehicle status view, and additional route information make planning and operations easier. A higher degree of automation in the washing systems and the integration of diagnostic and measurement values optimize vehicle utilization and increase operational safety—among other things by avoiding de-energized track sections.