Real-time rail condition and occupancy awarenessProblem description
Rail operators need real-time visibility into rail condition and train presence, yet many corridors still rely on periodic inspections or infrastructure-heavy sensing. Broken rails and undetected occupancy can trigger immediate safety and operational impacts, while actions such as slow orders or crew deployment are often based on limited or delayed data. Fiber-optic sensing can span long distances, but it requires trackside installation, continued tuning to reduce false alarms, and ongoing maintenance. This leaves a persistent gap between operational needs and what complex infrastructure can deliver at scale – driving higher risk and assurance costs.
