In the midst of the ongoing British industrial disputes, with the threat of their conditions of employment being attacked by profit hungry corporations, and their pay being diminished by hunger inducing levels of inflation, many people who work in the railway industry will be wondering what they can do. Technology, and specifically, artificial intelligence is […]
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How is artificial intelligence used in the railway industry in the UK?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in a number of ways in the railway industry in the UK 1. Predictive maintenance AI is being used to predict when trains or other railway equipment is likely to fail, allowing maintenance teams to proactively repair or replace components before they cause disruptions. 2. Traffic management AI is […]
Why The Great British Rail Strike isn’t going away soon
Technology is the reason why the Great British Rail Strike (or many others) aren’t going to be resolved soon. It’s best to think of this dispute in the historical context of the industrial revolution. It was Spring 2021, and the government announced an exciting new era for UK rail passengers: Great British Railways. With a […]