Seattle, WA – August 21, 2025
Two ENSCO technical leaders will share cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence approaches to preventing derailments, improving passenger safety, and extending asset life at the 2025 WRI Rail Transit Conference, August 26–28 in Seattle, Washington. The sessions will highlight how ENSCO’s automation, predictive maintenance, and advanced data modeling capabilities support decision-making for rail networks spanning over 160,000 route miles, measuring more than 1.6 million miles of continuous track condition data, and monitoring over 50 million train wheels each year to transform transit and railroad operations. These innovations help transit agencies reduce service disruptions, extend asset life, and enhance passenger safety across their networks.
Cory Hogan, Director of Vehicle Dynamics Studies, will present Integrating Autonomous Wayside and Vehicle-Borne Measurements into Automated Digital Twin Vehicle/Track Dynamics Simulations on Wednesday, August 27 at 4:10 p.m. Hogan's session will highlight how predictive digital twin simulations, fed by autonomous vehicle and wayside inspection data, enable transit agencies to proactively address derailment risks, ride quality issues, and maintenance planning. Real-world case studies will show how near real-time data integration supports earlier intervention, longer asset life, and improved passenger experience.
Bernhard Metzger, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, will present Implementation and Usage of a Guard Rail and Point Asset Inspection Technology for Railroad Operational Risk Reduction on Thursday, August 28 at 1:50 p.m. This presentation will explore how automated inspection systems are replacing manual track access for guard rail and point asset inspections, improving worker safety and minimizing service disruptions. Drawing on operational examples from U.S. transit agencies and international standards under development, Metzger will show how turnout parameters are reliably monitored using machine vision-based systems.
“These presentations spotlight practical innovations that help agencies make faster, smarter maintenance decisions, prevent costly service disruptions, and improve safety across passenger networks,” said Jackie van der Westhuizen, Vice President of ENSCO’s Surface Transportation Group. “We’re excited to share solutions that combine automation, predictive modeling, and advanced inspection systems to deliver measurable results.”
ENSCO is a Gold Sponsor of the WRI Rail Transit Conference and will exhibit in the ExpoZone, where attendees can explore a range of solutions that reduce costs, improve reliability, and support predictive maintenance strategies. The exhibit will also feature systems from KLD Labs, an ENSCO subsidiary and leader in automated rolling stock inspection technologies.
ENSCO will also share updates on the company’s management of the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Since assuming operations in 2022, ENSCO has expanded TTC’s role as a national resource for testing, training, and research. TTC’s capabilities now include dedicated transit loops, crash energy management testing, and full-vehicle qualification programs tailored to the needs of modern passenger systems.
For more information, visit ensco.com/rail or contact Acacia Reber, Head of Brand Strategy & Engagement, reber.acacia@ensco.com.
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ENSCO Rail is a global leader in railway infrastructure inspection technology, serving governments and railways in more than 40 countries. Its state-of-the-art products and services help prevent train derailments and protect lives, cargo, and economic interests. Operating as part of ENSCO, Inc.’s Surface Transportation Group (STG), ENSCO Rail has served the industry for over 50 years, pioneering advanced technologies that enhance safety, security, and efficiency in rail operations. Areas of expertise include automated inspection systems for track and rolling stock, asset management, and digital twin simulation and analytics. Learn more