Breaking Boundaries: Harsco Rail's Journey into Automation

At Harsco Rail, we're thrilled to share the latest breakthroughs in our commitment to innovation, and it's all about automation! Our patented real-time IRIS (Intelligent Railway Infrastructure Solutions) Machine Learning AI system continues to revolutionize the rail industry by pushing past old boundaries.

At Railway Interchange last month in Indianapolis, we showcased IRIS and received tremendous interest and feedback. We appreciate everyone who visited our display and engaged in enlightening discussions.

Today, we're excited to provide an update on our progress. We're nearing completion of the installation of our Automated Guided Workhead feature on a non-Harsco dual-rail Spike Puller. This innovative feature is a game-changer for track maintenance equipment, enhancing quality, safety, and production while reducing reliance on highly skilled labor.

How does it work? IRIS tracks the position of the workhead and the specific work area, automatically guiding the workhead to the precise position and initiating the work cycle in real time. It even validates that the required work has been successfully completed. The on-track performance is nothing short of impressive.

But that's not all! In the next few months, we'll be rolling out additional features, including Collision Avoidance, Obstacle Detection, Track Feature Identification, and Tie Targeting. These enhancements build upon the proven success of IRIS, providing a comprehensive solution for the evolving needs of the rail industry.

We invite you to stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in rail automation. Harsco Rail is committed to shaping the future of railway infrastructure, and we're excited to have you on this journey with us.