Date: 01/03/2022
Network Rail is trialling technology that will allow digital sensors to spot track faults, cut rail disruption and improve safety on Scotland's network. Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to develop the first real-time digital solution that monitors, and eventually predicts, sections of track that affect ride quality and require maintenance.
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Scotsman
Network Rail is trialling technology that will allow digital sensors to spot track faults, cut rail disruption and improve safety on Scotlands network.
Hitachi Rail Press Release
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