PROJECT FOCUS
AI/Machine Learning
AI/Machine Learning - Railway Engineering - ARTC
ARTC Head Office
180 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
CHALLENGE
The client had a Basis of Design Manual that specified all the engineering design requirements. For example, a radial turn at 60 km/h required a diameter of 500 meters. The design manager had to manually review all the drawings produced for sites ranging from 600 km to 1,000 km, which was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. The challenge was to automate this process and make it more efficient.
HOW AUTONOMATION SOLVED IT
The solution was an AI/Machine Learning-based desktop application that automated the review process. This application was designed to cross-verify the alignment file (.xml) with the specifications in the Basis of Design Manual. It provided an interactive platform where users could access a Geographic Information System (GIS) to visualise the railway track alignment, count identified issues, and pinpoint the exact geographical location of design problems.
Additionally, it featured a heat map that visually represented the frequency of identified problems along the railway track, enabling users to quickly spot areas with a high density of issues. The application also included a feature that provided a numerical breakdown of the design issues, helping prioritise areas needing immediate attention based on the number of issues detected.
These integrated features not only made the process more efficient but also allowed for a more thorough and accurate review, ultimately leading to a better and safer railway design.
CLIENT OUTCOME SUCCESS
The implementation of the AI/Machine Learning-based desktop application significantly improved the efficiency of the design review process. It saved hours, and even days, throughout the design project phase, thereby accelerating the project timeline and reducing labor costs. Additionally, the solution enhanced the accuracy of the design review process by identifying and highlighting issues for further review.
CLIENT
Every day, ARTC manages the movement of over 430 freight and passenger trains across five states and 8,500 km of track. As a vital part of Australia’s transport supply chain, they connect places and ports to people and products. Their diverse workforce of more than 2,000 employees nationwide collaborates to provide a safe, sustainable, and efficient rail network that drives the economy.