Railway rolling stock operations optimised.
Rolling stock operations can be monitored in real time, giving infrastructure owners a new view of the location of rolling stock as they move around the network. Early detection of damaged wheels reduces maintenance costs for rolling stock operators and consequential track damage for track operators. Learn more about Focus Sensors Indus here and wheel damage detection here.
Railway track assets monitored with every passing train.
Keeping assets like Switches and Crossings, drainage systems and earthworks in top condition is a constant headache for railway engineers working to maximise efficiency and improve safety. Focus Sensors’ Indus has monitored point-machine vertical movement, swing-nose replacement, point-machine failure, earthworks movement, track support stability and drainage failure, all using spare trackside optical cables already installed. Learn more about Indus on rail here, Fibre Optic Movement Sensing (FOMS) here and latest results here.
Finding leaks in water pipes the smart way.
By 2030 the water industry must reduce leakage by 1 billion litres/day to ensure future water supplies. This requires step change innovation that is more accurate and affordable than current leak detection tools. Focus Sensors can help deliver this by re-using spare telecommunications fibre-optic cables already adjacent to water mains as leak sensors. Learn more here.
Protected assets for safe and efficient operations.
Cable theft from trackside, theft of assets and vandalism all have severe consequences for the efficient operation of infrastructure. Focus Sensors can detect intruders from their footsteps, allowing improved monitoring and protection of assets. Uniquely, Focus Sensors can report intruder position in 2D, reducing false alarms from footpaths and allowed walkways near the infrastructure. Learn more about Indus here, more about cable fault management here and more about intruder detection here.