De Lijn tests AI to improve operational safety

Author: Quintus Vosman Source THE public transport operator for the Belgian region of Flanders, De Lijn, is currently testing the use of artificial intelligence to improve the safety of light rail operations, working with rolling stock manufacturer CAF and OTIV, a Belgian start-up specialising in rail automation. Trials are being conducted on the 67km light rail line that runs along the Belgian coast from De Panne to Knokke. This 1000mm-gauge line has a wide variety of operating environments, ranging from town…

Understanding Inflation: Impact on Common People & Coping Strategies | Economic Analysis

Author: Go to Source Inflation, the silent force that stealthily erodes purchasing power, affects every aspect of our economy, but its impact is particularly profound for those at the heart of our agricultural sector – farmers. In our latest video, ‘The Impact of Inflation on Farmers,’ we delve deep into the intricate web of challenges and struggles faced by farmers in the relentless grip of inflation. As prices soar and costs escalate, farmers find themselves caught in a precarious balancing act,…

North German temporary rail bridge built in record time

Author: Keith Fender Source A temporary bridge over the River Hunte at Elsfleth in Lower Saxony opened on April 29, two months after an accident closed the existing structure. A Dutch cargo ship collided with the original bridge on February 25 and damaged it beyond repair, closing the railway and preventing large vessels accessing the port of Oldenburg. The interim bridge has a single electrified track and freight trains on the Oldenburg – Nordenham line restarted immediately, with passenger services operated…

Automation has Limits, Learning has no Boundaries

Author: Niels Source Low-touch, or touchless planning, forecasting and other types of supply chain knowledge work automation have been around for a while now. A trend that started with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the back-office, automating dull and repetitive tasks like invoice matching, evolved into cognitive automation and autonomous execution of more advanced supply chain processes using intelligent agents. I envisioned autonomous IBP in 2016 and published a Foresight article discussion what’s needed for autonomous planning in 2019. Deployment and…