Case Study: Enhancing Rail Safety: The Class 153’s Innovation in Remote Track Inspection

Our colleagues at One Big Circle have prepared this detailed and engaging case study about our work together for Network Rail on the Class 153 project.

The Class 153 project is a great example of how innovative technology and cross-industry collaboration can significantly enhance rail safety and operational efficiency. The integration of AIVR and RailLoc has not only reduced the need for on-foot inspections but also enabled precise, real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, ensuring the longevity of critical track components.

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The Class 153 VIU 2, installed with One Big Circle’s AIVR and Machines With Vision’s RailLoc Technology

Here is what the team had to say about the project and working together:

“Machines with Vision and One Big Circle have been collaborating on the Class 153 project since its inception. It's been rewarding to see the growth of AIVR and RailLoc working together. One of our goals at MWV is to see the benefits of our technology being realised by the end users, we are seeing this being achieved through this project with AIVR. We've worked very closely over the last few years, the open nature of both companies and the modern approach to data sharing from both sides mean that we not only provide value to each other, but together, more value to the users who need data. This type of circular collaboration will continue to unlock insight and benefits for the railway in the years ahead. It is a pleasure to be involved with OBC and AIVR. ”
Jonathan Owen, CTO at Machines with Vision

“The demand for remote, trusted, digital inspection capabilities is only growing, and the industry is very aware of the huge benefits that it brings to various roles, keeping people safer and trains on the move. As providers of the types of ground-breaking technologies that can help deliver this, it has been crucial to work together alongside the rail industry experts to firstly test and then rapidly deploy these combined capabilities. Working with MWV for example demonstrates that openness to collaborate for the greater good, and the ambition to deliver the services that make a difference to the end users every day.”
Emily Kent, Founder at One Big Circle