Rail Vision Selects U.S. Distributor
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
Rail Vision systems are said to detect objects on and along the tracks from a distance of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers)—in real time, as well as in all weather and light conditions. When an obstacle is detected, the system sends visual and acoustic alerts in real-time to both the operator and the command-and-control center. (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)
Ra’anana, Israel-based Rail Vision Ltd. on March 18 reported entering into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with a railway technologies company in the United States for the distribution of its Main Line and Switch Yard systems.
The distributor, which was not named, “develops leading engineering, science, and advanced technological solutions for passenger, transit and freight rail markets for governments and private entities worldwide,” according to Rail Vision. Upon execution of definitive documentation, the U.S. company will market Rail Vision products across North America.
Rail Vision systems are said to detect objects on and along the tracks from a distance of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers)—in real time, as well as in all weather and light conditions. According to the company, when an obstacle is detected, the system sends visual and acoustic alerts in real-time to both the operator and the command-and-control center. The systems are available for main lines and switch yards.
“As we continue to operate in a direct sales channel with industry leaders, Class I and top tier players in the railway industry in the U.S., it is important for us to establish a wider network through distributions,” Rail Vision CEO Shahar Hania said. “We believe that this engagement marks the first step of achieving our objectives and expanding our presence in the North American market.”
In related developments, Rail Vision recently announced that its next-generation Artificial Intelligence-based computer will be incorporated in its Main Line and Switch Yard systems, and that it landed a Switch Yard systems contract from a unnamed U.S.-based rail and leasing services company.
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