Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) of a blockchain-based credentials management system for workers employed at the company’s construction sites.
The project ran from May to November, and aimed to improve upon the current manual, paper-based processes in an "agile working environment with a digital, audit-proof solution based on blockchain," Daniele Pallecchi, the Swiss national rail company’s spokesperson, told CoinDesk via email.
“Construction sites on the SBB network often involve third parties. For safety reasons, there are strict requirements regarding the qualification of personnel," Pallecchi said, explaining the need for a robust identity system.