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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a really interesting technology. Back when I were working in Banedanmark, we made an interesting study into useability and precision of GPR and ballast drillings. Drillings are naturally very accurate, but only in the specific spot where they have been made. GPR is relative to drilling inaccurate, at about 10% of the depth (10 cm at 1 m). However, it is also important to consider that GPR is a continuous signal, where drillings are discrete. So, how accurate are drillings mid-way between them? Our studies indicated that it were up to +/- 19 cm - double that of GPR and the double the formation layer's thickness. Furthermore, GPR (with some calibration drillings) are significantly cheaper than frequent drillings - in our experience up to 80% cheaper in total and also requiring less time and hence less capacity and track possession time. GPR fits well into linear asset management, where it can be combined with all other data to make complex decision support possible. I am a fan, and really curious to know why it is not used more. It would be great if anybody in my network has any thoughts on it.

InnoTrans 2024 Diary - Day 3 As part of the official AI Tour organized by the fair, I've just wrapped up the successful premiere of #MIRET-TunnelAI by ETS, another exciting presentation I had the pleasure of hosting at InnoTrans 2024! 🎉 MIRET-Tunnel AI is a software grounded in the #MIRET methodology, leveraging #artificialintelligence algorithms and engineering principles for assisted analysis of tunnel structure #vulnerabilities. This innovation enables the automatic creation of #informativemodel and significantly reduces analysis time through efficient integration with human oversight. Today's presentation was a tremendous success, attracting a large and highly engaged audience at Hall 9, Stand 251 in Messe Berlin. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and made this event so engaging! In addition to the premiere, I had key cluster meetup and meetings with Plataforma Ferroviaria Portuguesa and Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane. These discussions were pivotal in strengthening collaborations and exploring future opportunities in the #railway sector. A big thank you to the #Research & #Development team, the tunneling sector, and our amazing partners for this remarkable achievement for the company, our partners (ADTS, RMT srl), our clients (RFI Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, ANAS SpA), and the industry. This has been an amazing year for MIRET-Tunnel AI so far. Stay tuned for more updates from MIRET in the upcoming premieres! #innovation is a social value #maintenance is a strategic need

Oggi ho tenuto un seminario alla 5G Academy sul tema: “Transport Systems and MaaS. EAV is strongly committed to improving its services.” Abstract The focus is on keeping the passenger at the center of the commitment of transport companies to improve passenger services. EAV will soon have many more trains, making it necessary to offer the best results in every area. Success cases will be presented, showing how open innovation has improved services.

#Innotrans2024: D-6 before the French Rail Awards 2024 🚆🏆 As a key player in the rail simulation industry, SOGECLAIR Simulation is proud to announce its nomination for the #FrenchRailAwards, organized by Business France, at InnoTrans 2024. Our nominated project, developed with our advanced simulation platform #OkSyGen, introduces a new digital twin-based simulator prototype. This innovation, designed to enhance fidelity in drivers' training, ensures the highest level of accuracy and realism, marking a significant leap forward in the future of commuter and regional trains. Projects are being evaluated based on four key criteria: ▪ Technological Innovation: Does the project present a significant advancement over existing technologies? ▪ Economic Impact: Does the project help reduce operational, maintenance, or infrastructure costs? ▪ Environmental Impact: Does the project contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and other pollutants? ▪ Sustainability: Is the project sustainable and adaptable to future developments? ✔ Our solution check all boxes, we are honored to be among the nominees and excited to showcase our innovation. 📌 With just six days remaining until results are announced, stay tuned on Wednesday, September 25, to learn more and discover the winners! #Sogeclair #Railtech #DigitalTwin

**We believe that the reliable expansion of local public transport is essential in view of population growth.** The reliability of public transport is increasingly influenced by factors such as climate, traffic volume, technical complexity, IT security, connectivity and energy supply. Parametric RET enables #transport #operators to obtain objective and manufacturer-independent #metrics for their #infrastructure #quality and thus proactively meet the growing challenges in operations. #Precision between #RollingStock and #Infrastructure. Come and see us in #Berlin at #InnoTrans. #SwissRail

📚 In the last few months we have been involved in a stimulating work: developing and delivering, together with research institute Eurac Research, a study on the #electrification of public transport in Italy, addressing issues such as evolution of the market, registrations trends, technological landscape, funding available, tenders’ analysis (and much more). 🙏🏻 Such a work, now being finalized (report will be ready by end of the month!), has been commissioned by Motus-E, the Italian association for the development of e-mobility. And we feel truly thankful for having placed trust in us! ...well, and it has actually been a true privilege sharing the first outcomes of the study during a session at Next Mobility Exhibition last week, in the framework of a roundtable hosting major players in the Italian public transport segment such as Francesco Manzulli, ATM - Azienda Trasporti Milanesi; andrea bottazzi, TPER SPA; Zanini Marco, GTT - Gruppo Torinese Trasporti S.p.A.; franco middei, ATAC SpA; GABRIELE MARIANI, AUTOGUIDOVIE; Fabio Marino, KMOBILITY; Federica Balza, IVECO BUS; Martina Frizza, Consip SpA; David Siviero, MAN Truck & Bus SE, Giuseppe Amari, Siemens Infrastructure. #publictransport #electricbus #ev #emobility #transportation #bus #autobus

And that’s a wrap! What a ride it’s been at European Mobility Expo! 🤩   A lot happened, so we’ve decided to share a few of our highlights of the event!   🌍 Nicolas BLAIN, Director of International Relations and European Affairs at RATPgroup, set out the important strategic role public transport plays in European industrial policy, international competitiveness, and the continent’s ecological transition, as well as RATP Group’s strong culture of collaboration with industrial partners. 🚋 Serge Reynaud, Senior Vice President for France and Switzerland at RATP Dev, gave insight into how to manage the complexities of cross-border mobility, highlighting our long experience in the Franco-Swiss region as well as how cross-border mobility forms part of the attraction of urban transport. 👨💻 And finally Coralie Triadou, CEO of our start-up dedicated to AI and data CITiO, shared how the analysis of real-time data collected from transport systems is enabling operators to better understand how their networks are used, optimize services, and support the modal shift towards more sustainable transport.   🤝 What’s more, this morning, we had the honor of welcoming the French Minister Delegate for Transport François DUROVRAY to our stand.   📢The message we sent at #EuMo2024 is clear: we are focused on delivering the best in public transport. How? We do it by: ▪️ Continually evolving and delivering innovative solutions for our loyal clients ▪️ Listening to communities and tailoring our services to meet their unique needs—no one-size-fits-all. ▪️ Serving our territories as a trustworthy and transparent partner   Many thanks to the organizers GIE Objectif transport public, GART and UTPF - Union des Transports Publics et Ferroviaires for all their work on this excellent event, as well as to Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg, and Région Grand Est for their warm welcome—see you next time!   #RATPDev #EuropeanMobilityExpo #EuMo #Mobility #Europe

Did you miss us at InnoTrans? No worries! Here's a quick recap of what we showed and some exciting details about our 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 service. At the AGC Glass Europe booth, we had a live demonstration showing how our cobot can seamlessly apply the WAVETHRU Retrofit solution directly on an already-mounted train window. We also showcased how the signal inside the demonstrator improved after the solution was used and how our technology creates nearly invisible patterns on the glass, maintaining aesthetics while boosting connectivity. WAVETHRU Retrofit helps train passengers stay connected by retrofitting existing carriages. It ensures strong network signals, making travel more enjoyable. This means no more dropped calls or interrupted browsing during train journeys. Our solution is cost-effective and easy to apply, causing minimal downtime for train operators. Want to know more? Check out our latest blog post on how train operators can finally end the frustration of 'no signal' journeys here: https://lnkd.in/ekmWtvNm #InnoTrans2024 #WAVETHRURetrofit #ConnectivityOnTheRails

Strengthen rail operations with AI-driven OT security and advanced cryptography. To learn more about our cyber solutions, meet us at #InnoTrans2024 this week!