Rail Vision
Ra’anana, Israel-based Rail Vision on Dec. 24 reported joining MxV Rail’s Technology Roadmap Program, which it said is “responsible for formulating minimum interoperable requirements and supporting development of systems to improve operating safety and efficiency of rail operations in North America.”
By joining MxV Rail’s program, Rail Vision said it will “contribute to the development of interoperable requirements”; be aligned with stakeholders, including Class I railroads; and be visible “among potential customers seeking innovative safety and automation solutions.”
According to Rail Vision, the “TCCO committee operates under the auspices of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), with its Technology Roadmap Program managed by MxV Rail, a subsidiary of the AAR.”
Rail Vision CEO Shahar Hania commented: “Rail Vision sees itself as a global influencer and is proud to join this prestigious U.S. rail committee dedicated to supporting development of interoperable requirements for rail operations. This membership allows us to collaborate with leading industry experts and expand our footprint in the U.S. rail market. Being part of this consortium underscores our commitment to innovation and positions us as a key contributor to the advancement of technology in the North American rail environment.”
Rail Vision in August received U.S. patent approval for its AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based railway obstacle detection system. Additionally, earlier this month, the company introduced a new Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.
Wabtec
Wabtec on Dec. 19 reported celebrating with Western Railways an agreement renewing locomotive service operations at the Gandhidham Maintenance Shed in Gujarat, India. The renewal is said to build on Wabtec’s working relationship with Indian Railways to “ensure the optimum reliability and performance of the freight locomotive fleet in western India.”
“The Gandhidham Maintenance Shed represents a commitment to excellence, delivering high availability, reliability, and setting new quality standards for locomotive service operations in India,” said Sandeep Selot, Managing Director and Vice President for Wabtec Freight Business, India. “This renewal continues to complement our existing locomotive maintenance operations in Roza in the north and Gooty in the southern part of the country.”
Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited (WLPL), the joint venture with Indian Railways, is contracted to maintain 250 Wabtec locomotives at Gandhidham, for the next three years, the supplier said. The agreement includes regular maintenance, overhauls, material and warehouse management, shed oversight, logistics, and remote diagnostics.
“The proper management of the service shed is critical since the locomotive fleet operates on India’s busiest freight corridor hauling key commodities like coal, cement, foodgrains, fertilizers, iron ore, and containers,” Wabtec said.
Separately, Wabtec on Nov. 12 reported expanding its transit business through the acquisitions of Fanox and Kompozitum.
