Israeli Railway Safety Startup Brings Tech To Latin America

An Israeli company that prevents train accidents using artificial intelligence and advanced sensors has delivered its product to a leading Latin American mining company.

The MainLine system, developed by Rail Vision, alerts train drivers of potential obstacles on the tracks – such as people, vehicles and rocks and debris – at a distance of up to two kilometers (1.2 miles).

It uses sensitive imaging sensors, AI and deep learning to detect and classify the obstacles on or near the tracks in real time. The technology works even in challenging weather and light conditions. 

The undisclosed mining company will use the MainLine system to improve the safety of its train operators. 

There were 954 railroad deaths in the US in 2022, an 11 percent increase from the previous year and the highest number since 2007, according to the National Safety Council.

The European Union similarly saw an increase in railroad accidents, with 1,615 in 2022 and 1,394 in 2021. 

“Despite the prevailing challenges in Israel, we successfully delivered the MainLine system to our valued new customer in Latin America – right on schedule,” said Shahar Hania, CEO of Rail Vision.

“This achievement is a testament to our team’s resilience, commitment, and unwavering dedication to our customers,” he said. 

“Importantly, our work with this customer extends beyond just delivery of the MainLine system. This is an integral part of our customer-centric approach, ensuring they have the support to seamlessly integrate our systems into their operation.”