Automated Remote Testing and Monitoring for Safer, Smarter Fiber Connectivity

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As digital transformation sweeps through the rail industry, fiber optic networks are taking center stage—powering everything from signaling and surveillance systems to IoT integration and passenger Wi-Fi. But deploying and maintaining this critical infrastructure requires more than just high-speed connections—it demands precision, reliability, and above all, safety.

That’s where EXFO comes in.

With 40 years of innovation in fiber testing and monitoring, EXFO equips rail operators with smarter tools to build and maintain high-performance fiber networks. Our Remote Fiber Test and Monitoring (RFTM) solution brings real-time visibility across the network lifecycle—from rollout to activation and ongoing operation—helping you detect issues early, localize faults instantly, and minimize downtime.

EXFO’s centralized, automated monitoring system reduces the need for field inspections and lets engineers act fast without spending extended time trackside. Using GIS-based fault location, teams can dispatch to the right spot with the right permit—an added safety benefit, especially in poor weather or low-visibility conditions.

Key benefits for rail operators include:

• Improved safety: Remote testing and targeted dispatch reduce field exposure.
• Faster high-fiber count deployments: continuous, automated fiber testing during rollout ensures quality and prevents rework.
• High system availability: Continuous monitoring protects critical links, including signaling and emergency comms.
• Real-time fault detection: Pinpoint issues quickly—even in remote areas—to keep services running.
• Lower OPEX: Cut unnecessary field visits with predictive maintenance and automated diagnostics.
• Dark fiber monetization: Support SLA compliance with performance assurance tools.

Whether you're expanding your fiber footprint or optimizing your existing network, EXFO helps you stay ahead—safely and efficiently.

Meet us at Rail Live 2025 (June 18–19, UK)!
Visit Booth M120 to see how EXFO’s Remote Fiber Testing and Monitoring (RFTM) solution supports safer operations and enables faster, more efficient fiber rollouts and maintenance. Our team will also demo industry-leading optical and high-speed testers (100G, 400G and beyond) designed to validate performance and service quality across the fiber network.

Discover how EXFO keeps your fiber deployments on track— not your engineers.

To find out more, visit EXFO.com/remote-fiber-testing-monitoring