Swiss Federal Railways Real-Time Power Demand Management with SAP HANA

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Swiss Federal Railways Real-Time Power Demand Management with SAP HANA

Case study showing how Swiss Federal Railways used SAP HANA streaming analytics to detect power peaks and automatically reduce loads on train heaters and switches.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Swiss Federal Railways implemented a real-time power demand management platform using SAP HANA streaming analytics. The system monitors energy consumption continuously and triggers automatic load reductions during peak periods by switching off non-critical systems such as carriage heaters and switch heaters. The solution was developed in a six-week proof of concept and enables SBB to defer infrastructure investments while lowering peak energy costs.

Key takeaways

Real-time streaming analytics detects power peaks and triggers automated load shedding

Existing train systems such as heaters are switched off dynamically without passenger impact

Six-week agile proof of concept delivered a working demand-response platform

Peak energy cost reduction and deferred capital investment in power infrastructure

Foundation created for future control of additional loads including train traction

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