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Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI)

Also known as: aei tags, rail rfid

An RFID-based system used to identify and track railcars and locomotives as they pass fixed readers.

AEI systems provide real-time visibility into railcar movements and inventories. They are essential for tracking, interchange settlement, and operational analytics.
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