Τον Μαραθώνιο Καινοτομίας Future Greek Rail Hackathon ανακοίνωσε ο Οργανισμός Σιδηροδρόμων Ελλάδος (ΟΣΕ). Ο διαγωνισμός είναι μία τεχνολογική δράση ανοιχτής καινοτομίας και έχει στόχο την ενεργοποίηση (community activation) του οικοσυστήματος καινοτομίας, φορέων και επιχειρήσεων για τη δημιουργία πρωτότυπων εφαρμογών που προωθούν τον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό του ΟΣΕ μέσα από νέες και καινοτόμες ιδέες και εφαρμογές με κοινωνικό αντίκτυπο (social impact).

In the context of the Future Greek Rail Hackathon action, scientists, engineers, developers, economists, analysts and generally anyone who has an idea on issues related to the application of new technologies and is interested in developing it will be able to participate. The direction of grouping between different disciplines will be strengthened, as well as collaborations with external participants, such as professionals, academics, researchers or students.

Objectives of the Future Greek Rail Hackathon

• Creating a culture of innovation and partnerships.
• Support for youth and innovative entrepreneurship, opportunities for young people, fight against unemployment.
• Supporting the local economy, as contestants from all over Greece will be able to participate.
• Highlighting smart and innovative solutions and the challenges created around rail-related applications, as well as the public dealing with related issues.
• Improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of bodies dealing with social issues/actions by taking advantage of new emerging technologies.
• Interconnection with the technological innovation and entrepreneurship community of our country.
• Creation of an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in actions related to rail travel.

Θεματικές ενότητες του Future Greek Rail Hackathon

The following are indicative thematic areas of application and examples. The themes and examples will be enriched during the marathon.

Railway infrastructure and procedures

• Smart use of maps and network visualization
• Digitize backoffice processes
• Training of executives - development of digital skills utilizing OSE actions
• Digital workflows
• Use of new and "smart" materials on the railway
• Mechanisms and procedures for measuring railway traffic data with modern meters and with IOT technologies, big data, etc.
• Mechanisms and tools for the monitoring of technical projects (e.g. bridges, tunnels)
• Applications in guarding issues and especially in the open railway line
• Commercial exploitation of fiber optics, telecommunications
• Digital twin modeling

Green management, environmental protection and social solidarity

• Green cities and rail transport
• Transport and communication systems with a green footprint
• Accessibility of public spaces
• Participatory design
• Environmental applications
• Applications and services of social interest (e.g. civil protection, environmental protection, social solidarity actions, etc.)
• Applications for the support of local communities in relation to OSE infrastructure, applications for the promotion of volunteering, etc.

Passenger experience and information mechanisms

• Interconnectivity of transport and transport information mechanisms with public and private sector means, smart route applications, etc.
• Upgrade of information on leisure activities during the trip (journey infotainment)
• Smart, digital ticketing
• departure / arrival optimization
• smart mobility
• booking & ticketing engine
• sentiment mapping
• digital assistants

Data Utilization

• Smart routing
• Telematics data
• Weather data
• open data
• passenger data
• Creating dashboards for decision making

Commercial Transport

• Optimization of transport performance per km. freight connections network
• Mapping of interconnection capabilities with logistics centers and updating of current situation
• Real-time monitoring applications for freight connections
• Mapping / connection of logistics structures and industrial areas. with rail connections

Timetable

• September 10, 2021: Open Call & Submission of Issues and Problems for Challenges
• September 20, 2021: Specifications posted
• September 28, 2021: Open Day
• 23-24 October 2021: Future Greek Rail Hackathon

Interested parties can submit their applications here.