WDI (Web Data Input) is a user-friendly web tool designed for railway undertakings with limited IT infrastructure. It enables the electronic exchange of train and wagon data with other RailData members.
WDI allows users to enter train composition data to create a Train Pre-Advice message for the partner RU that will take over the train. Once completed, the tool sends a standard Hermes 30 (H30) message to the partner. Conversely, WDI can receive H30 messages from partner RUs and display the data to the user.
WDI also supports input of wagon status updates (e.g. arrival, departure, delivered), which are forwarded to the ISR application. This enables tracking even for first and last mile operators.
Partner RUs can also send H30 messages to WDI. The user can then view the train details on the web, with options to print or download the data for internal use.
All received or entered data is stored and can be reused for wagon tracking. Users can initiate wagon status messages for full trains or individual wagons.
WDI is currently used by one railway undertaking in Italy to receive H30 messages from larger partners and by several RUs in Germany to manage first-mile train set data.
No need for a dedicated IT system – everything is handled via the web.
Facilitates efficient cooperation between small and large railway undertakings.
Multilingual web interface available in English, German, and French.
Enables the exchange of standardized H30 messages with major partners.
Enables ISR-based wagon monitoring even for first and last mile operations.
Any railway undertaking interested in exchanging data with RailData ISR users can use WDI free of charge. To become a WDI user, please contact RailData.
UIC (International Union of Railways)
16 rue Jean Rey, Paris, France F-75015
