Rail Vision

Rail Vision to Acquire 51% Stake in Quantum Transportation (UPDATED, 12/2)

Ra’anana, Israel-based technology company Rail Vision Ltd. (Rail Vision), on Oct. 9 announced the signing of a non-binding term sheet for a strategic transaction to acquire 51% ownership of Quantum Transportation Ltd. (Quantum Transportation), a quantum computing and AI company specializing in error correction technologies.

Left to Right: Rich Schaefer of HNTB Corporation (HNTB Photograph), and Thomas J. Taffe of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (Marc A. Hermann / MTA Photograph).
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People News: Rail Vision, HNTB, NYMTA

Israel-based technology company Rail Vision Ltd. appoints David BenDavid as CEO. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) veteran Rich Schaefer is rejoining infrastructure firm HNTB Corporation as Program Manager; and Thomas J. Taffe is tabbed for Chief of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTAPD).

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)
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Supply Side: Rail Vision, Wabtec

Rail Vision Ltd. joins MxV Rail’s Technology Roadmap Program. Also, Wabtec Corporation renews a locomotive services agreement in India.

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Supply Side: Rail Vision, ROLLON Corp., Icomera/SpaceX Starlink, Tealinc LLC

Rail Vision unveils a new innovative active control system. Also, ROLLON Corp. expands its manufacturing operations in Michigan and opens a new business office space in New Jersey; Icomera and SpaceX Starlink team up to transform onboard rail connectivity; and Tealinc LLC marks one year under new ownership.

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)
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Supply Side: Rail Vision; TSHII, IRRX; PICit A/S, Arcadea Group

Rail Vision receives U.S. patent approval for its AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based railway obstacle detection system. Also, Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC (TSHII), which owns refining and real estate assets plus minerals and mining rights located in Vernal, Utah, and Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corp. (IRRX), enter into a business combination agreement; and Toronto-based Arcadea Group invests in PICit A/S, a supplier of port, rail, and intermodal logistics management software.

Pictured: FreightCar America’s Castaños, Mexico, manufacturing plant, which just rolled out the company’s 10,000th railcar. (FreightCar America Photograph)
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Supply Side: FreightCar America, Rail Vision

FreightCar America marks a milestone with the 10,000th railcar produced at its Mexico plant. Also, Rail Vision Ltd. receives a follow-on order from a U.S.-based rail and leasing services company.

According to Rail Vision, its Shunting Yard System “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [656 feet]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: Rail Vision/Loram; Wabtec; Eco-Energy/Commtrex

Track maintenance equipment and services provider Loram takes delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation achieves ISO 27001 certification; and Eco-Energy, LLC partners with Commtrex to deliver outsourced logistics and fleet management services throughout North America.

According to Rail Vision, its ShuntingYard system “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [218 yards]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)
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Supply Side: RailVision, Wabtec

A U.S. Class I railroad has taken delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation’s Green Friction braking system will be deployed on RER A line trains operating in the Paris, France, metropolitan area.