Connixt, the provider of the iMarq™ mobile app suite for maintenance and field operations, has been named the winner of the 2025 Progressive Railroading Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition is especially meaningful as it comes directly from industry professionals—nominated and voted on by those who work in the field every day. This distinction underscores iMarq’s growing role in shaping how rail operators manage maintenance and inventory at scale by simplifying operations, empowering crews, and delivering measurable value across the rail industry.
Rail operators across North America rely on Connixt iMarq™ to digitize inspections, automate compliance, and streamline maintenance processes. By replacing paper-based tasks with intuitive mobile apps, iMarq helps crews save time in the field, reduce reporting errors, and improve safety. From track and signal inspections to equipment upkeep and regulatory reporting, Connixt empowers railroads to boost efficiency while ensuring comprehensive compliance with industry standards.
“iMarq was developed to make maintenance smarter, simpler, and faster for the crew,” said Prabu Ekambaram, co-founder & CTO of Connixt. “Every component used in the field, whether on a locomotive, track, or MOW asset, is logged in real time, creating accurate inventory data that supports smarter procurement decisions and lowers downtime risks. Over time, predictive analysis enables operators to anticipate demand, optimize workflows, and drive cost savings by avoiding emergency orders or overstocking.”
“With the addition of iBot, the AI-powered assistant, iMarq will equip operators with predictive insights, helping identify trends, anticipate issues, and allocate resources more effectively.”
Connixt customers, including RELAM, LA Metro, Metro East, and Watco, use iMarq to eliminate paperwork, reduce errors, and gain real-time operational visibility—improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and simplifying compliance.
“Awards like these mean the world to us,” said G. Satish, co-founder & CEO of Connixt. “They reflect the voice of the industry—our customers, partners, and peers—who experience firsthand the challenges of keeping rail operations safe, compliant, and efficient. To be recognized by them is the highest validation of the value Connixt brings, and it motivates us to continue innovating for the crews and supervisors we serve every day.”
The Readers’ Choice Award adds to Connixt’s growing list of industry accolades and further cements its role as a trusted partner to railroads seeking modern, mobile-first solutions. As rail operations continue to embrace digital transformation, Connixt remains focused on delivering tools that make compliance seamless, optimize maintenance management, and improve the lives of crews on the ground.
Details of the award appear on Page 21 of the August 2025 issue of the Progressive Railroading Magazine.
Read more on how iMarq supports smart rail maintenance.
About Connixt:
Connixt’s iMarq™, an award-winning mobile app suite for your field crew, reduces paperwork & errors and eliminates manual data entry. iMarq makes your teams 20% more efficient by automating and digitizing their work. Customers in public utilities, trucking, construction, and more have reported significant efficiency and productivity gains by digitizing and automating asset inspection & maintenance, service requests from the field, incident reporting & response, field crew management, ERT, compliance, and reporting. Connixt deploys within weeks and integrates with your existing systems resulting in quicker savings and faster ROI.
For more information, visit www.connixt.com or contact us at marketing@connixt.com .
