Technology optimized for rail

We're creating safer, more efficient and more sustainable railways worldwide by delivering a new generation of solutions for railways to automate inspections.

Cordel Connect

The open-data inspection management platform improving the economics of how railways inspect and maintain infrastructure.

Single source of truth in open data formats

Consolidating all survey and inspection data into a single platform. Cordel Connect eliminates data silos and integrates with existing systems.

View and consume inspection data intuitively

Powerful AI automates the infrastructure inspection process, increasing the speed and accuracy of data insights delivered in a easy to use web interface.

Improved inspection insights and compliance

Built-in quality assurance workflows ensure that all data is audited and reliable, enhancing data explainability and auditability.

Cordel Connect Modules

A fast and intuitive cloud-based system to manage surveys, asset inspections and safety compliance assessments. Each module is tailored to your network standards and integrates with existing systems.

Clearances

Manage network clearances with Cordel’s powerful end-to-end solution

Ballast

Inform maintenance decisions with quantifiable ballast condition data

Vegetation

Identify, measure, and Prioritize vegetation encroachment near critical infrastructure

Electrification

Precisely measure and monitor Overhead Line Equipment at high-frequency

Grade Crossings

Automatically assess and manage grade crossing sighting distance for safety and compliance

PTC Change Management

Inspect and validate rail assets with automatic structure matching technology

Data Capture Devices

Collect, store and post-process LiDAR, Video and Positioning data with our trainborn hardware.

Unattended operation from any train

Truly unattended operation across entire networks. Start and stop recording based on movement and upload data when coverage is available

Self-calibrating and remote diagnostics

Flexible telematic and data upload infrastructure enables systems to be managed remotely and sensors to calibrate automatically

Low-maintenance, built for rail

Utilising line-replaceable COTS parts, Cordel hardware is built and tested to withstand the harshest rail environments in the world

Bring your own LiDAR data

Leverage existing investments in data programs and automate processing and insights inside Cordel Connect

Trusted by the biggest
global rail companies…

Damon Goulding Asset Planning Engineer, ARTC

“Results from the program have been outstanding and we are continuing to embed this new capability as the preferred method of inspections for transit space monitoring across the entire 8,500km ARTC Network.”

General Lozano Aguila Principal Program Executive, Tren Maya

“The Cordel Wave 32 LiDAR system has revolutionized our approach to infrastructure monitoring at Tren Maya. This technology allows us to capture high-quality data quickly and affordably, transforming how we manage our railway assets.”

Latest Insights

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Pioneering the Future of Rail Inspection Technology in the U.S. and Latin America
AmericasNews10.06.24

Pioneering the Future of Rail Inspection Technology in the U.S. and Latin America

In a bold move that underscores its innovative approach and growth strategy, Cordel has expanded its operations into the U.S. and Latin American markets, bringing its advanced rail inspection technology to the largest rail network in the world. With a clear objective to improve the economics of railways, inspect and maintain assets and a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, Cordel aims to revolutionize the rail industry by becoming the single source of truth for rail LiDAR and video inspection data.

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LiDAR-powered Digital Twins are ready to deliver on the promise of ‘Intelligent Railways’
APACInsight, News17.10.23

LiDAR-powered Digital Twins are ready to deliver on the promise of ‘Intelligent Railways’

Developing a “Digital Twin” of infrastructure and assets is widely accepted as key to underpinning digital innovation, and many versions involve LiDAR. But Digital Twins vary hugely in the details – and the details are crucial. The top two details for railways are 1. accurate location and 2. effective integration for end-users. Accurate location across multiple capture sources (from different technologies and suppliers) provides the first stage in effective integration, creating a Multi-Modal Digital Survey that is the single source of holistic truth for end-users. Rail organisations looking to seize the promise of Digital Twins can accelerate innovation delivery with source-agnostic, accurate date/time/location stamped data capture accessible to end-users. Read on for the opportunities that this can drive.

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Podcast: Cordel – Interview with CEO and GM Product & Delivery
UK & EuropeNews02.08.23

Podcast: Cordel – Interview with CEO and GM Product & Delivery

In this Research Podcast, Zeus’ Robin Byde spoke to John Davis, CEO, and Paul Mullins, General Manager, Product & Delivery of Cordel.

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