A new generation of
AI-powered railway
inspections
From Complexity to Control
Because clarity isn’t a nice-to-have. Its rail’s most valuable asset.
Trusted Rail Insights;
Delivered At Scale.
Cordel’s “built for rail technology” and demonstrated ability to capture, analyze and manage safety inspection data at scale makes us the obvious choice for railways around the world. With an ever expanding client base, Cordel is poised to deliver over 26,000 processed miles this year alone, representing an impressive year on year growth.
Cordel Connect
The open-data inspection management platform improving the economics of how railways inspect and maintain infrastructure.
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
Clearances Manage network clearances with Cordel’s powerful end-to-end solution
Ballast
Ballast Inform maintenance decisions with quantifiable ballast condition data
Vegetation
Vegetation Identify, measure, and Prioritize vegetation encroachment near critical infrastructure
Electrification
Electrification Precisely measure and monitor Overhead Line Equipment at high-frequency
Grade Crossings
Grade Crossings Automatically assess and manage grade crossing sighting distance for safety and compliance
PTC Change Management
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…
Resilience for the National Gauging Database
How Cordel created the opportunity for Network Rail to make a step change in connected data management, starting with structure surveys for clearances.
Optimizing Ballast allocations with AI and Machine Learning
Aurizon, facing challenges with manual ballast inspection processes, partnered with Cordel to implement an AI-powered automated ballast profiling solution across their 2,200km Tarcoola-to-Darwin railway.
Automating Network-Wide Infringements & Clearance Surveys
ARTC sought to deploy a safer and more technology-driven inspection solution across its railroad network.
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Cordel’s Processed Miles Growth Signals a Landmark 2026
Cordel is transforming global rail with record growth in processed miles. Discover how our SaaS platform turns massive inspection datasets into trusted insights, with 2026 set to be our biggest year yet.
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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’
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.