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This a hybrid subject which combines mechanical, civil, electrical engineering and computer science/engineering. Sensors combined with networks combined with intelligent systems, which include logistical software, which is basically process control will provide the framework.
A friend who works at IBM passed called my attention to it.
Smarter Railroads
Embedded intelligence, analytics and optimization are reshaping the granddaddy of the transportation industry
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ideasfromibm/us/smartplanet/topics/smarterrailroads/20090511/index.shtml
The smarter railroad - An opportunity for the railroad industry
http://www-03.ibm.com/industries/global/files/trav_smarter_railroad_2009.pdf
A friend who works at IBM passed called my attention to it.
Smarter Railroads
Embedded intelligence, analytics and optimization are reshaping the granddaddy of the transportation industry
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ideasfromibm/us/smartplanet/topics/smarterrailroads/20090511/index.shtml
The smarter railroad - An opportunity for the railroad industry
http://www-03.ibm.com/industries/global/files/trav_smarter_railroad_2009.pdf