Virtual replica of High Speed One rail line to aid repairs
A virtual replica of the High Speed One rail line between London and Kent is being developed to assist engineers carrying out repairs to the line’s signalling and electronic systems.
HS1 Ltd, the owner and operator of the line, said it was developing the augmented reality technology to “revolutionise the rail industry”.
The virtual replica is being developed to monitor the real-time performance of rail assets and allow swift detection and repair of faults.
It will monitor St Pancras station’s lifts, escalators and travellators, as well as signalling equipment along the high-speed line. Sensors will pick up and relay faults back to maintenance teams via a private 5G network.