Case Study: Digitizing the Process of Obtaining the Certification of Aptitude for Service (CAS) of Locomotives in the Spanish Railway Network (2025)

Objective

To demonstrate the practical application of digitalization principles through a real-world railway certification process.

Scope

The case study analyzed how digital technologies can improve efficiency, traceability, compliance, and decision-making in railway asset certification procedures.

Key Research Areas

• Railway asset management

• Regulatory compliance

• Digital certification systems

• Workflow automation

• Documentation management

• Asset lifecycle management

Significance

The study provides a practical example of how digital transformation can modernize critical infrastructure processes while improving operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Contributors

Case Study Authors and IMA Research Committee Members