# machineswithvision.com > AI-optimized mirror of machineswithvision.com containing 25 pages totalling 15,921 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://machineswithvision.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T07:39:26.830Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Making railway inspection data actionable for maintenance](/content/site-root.html) (1,630 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [[Network Rail approves Fault Navigator as the leading method for track workers to locate UTU Suspects](/content/blog/network-rail-approves-fault-navigator-as-the-leading-method-for-track-workers-to-locate-utu-suspects/index.html)](/content/blog/index.html) (1,248 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 5)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-5-ay3sb.html): RailLoc Traditionally other sources of position have been used to supplement GNSS (including using Inertial Measurement units for navigation), if we had a more consistent version of the truth, we could flip this on its head and use this as the source and supplement with GNSS (and inertial) where th, RailLoc Traditionally other sources of position have been used to supplement GNSS (including using Inertial Measurement units for navigation), if we had a more consistent version of the truth, we could flip this on its head and use this as the source and supplement with GNSS (and inertial) where this information is not available. (1,656 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 3)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-3/index.html): Other sources of error The errors in GNSS/INS measurement are not the only source of positional error - a set of Lat/Long coordinates in a certain datum is probably no use to anyone, these need either attribution against a network model (to get some kind of engineering geography reference and linea, Other sources of error The errors in GNSS/INS measurement are not the only source of positional error - a set of Lat/Long coordinates in a certain datum is probably no use to anyone, these need either attribution against a network model (to get some kind of engineering geography reference and linear measure) or a separate device to interpret them (such as a handheld GNSS device to direct maintenance workers to their target). If we start with the latter, we send a maintenance worker out with a pair of coordinates alone to fix a fault - will they be able to find it? (1,195 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 1)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-1/index.html): Why do we need accurate location? Accurate positional data and location is needed for superior Infrastructure Measurement (IM), leading to gains in process, safety, productivity, time and of course cost., Why do we need accurate location? Accurate positional data and location is needed for superior Infrastructure Measurement (IM), leading to gains in process, safety, productivity, time and of course cost. (1,033 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 4)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-4-g4e8f.html): Other sources of position So, what can be done to correct/supplement the position to ensure correctness? There are a number of existing methods out there. The first one we have discussed is a correction service to try and remove GNSS errors (RTK, PPK, Terrastar) - there are constraints with these, , Other sources of position So, what can be done to correct/supplement the position to ensure correctness? There are a number of existing methods out there. The first one we have discussed is a correction service to try and remove GNSS errors (RTK, PPK, Terrastar) - there are constraints with these, availability of correction service, time constraints and satellite availability. There is the option to use physical infrastructure such as balises, RFID tags - these rely on physical installation (and survey), maintenance and are not available throughout the network. Care also must be given to ensuring that the events generated by these are consumed at the correct level by dependant systems (so not to introduce a time-based error). These also must be “mapped” to the network model being used (this not only involves traditional survey, but a potential shift and attribution to the network model so that these “speak” the same language as the positioning and measurement systems) . (865 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 2)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-2/index.html): GNSS There are now multiple GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) constellations available for our use. The original one Navstar (commonly known as GPS – Global positioning System) was developed by the US in the late ‘70s. This is now supplemented by Glonass (Russia), Galileo (Europe), Beidou , GNSS There are now multiple GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) constellations available for our use. The original one Navstar (commonly known as GPS – Global positioning System) was developed by the US in the late ‘70s. This is now supplemented by Glonass (Russia), Galileo (Europe), Beidou (China), QZSS (Japan), IRNSS (India). In the UK for instance, we typically get good coverage from GPS, Glonass and more recently as newer receivers support it, Galileo becoming operational. (1,062 words) - [Reflecting on Rail Live 2024](/content/blog/reflecting-on-rail-live-2024/index.html): Last week, the Machines With Vision team were out in force taking part in Rail Live 2024, the UK’s largest outdoor rail event. Giulia Chironna, Business Development Manager at Machines With Vision, reflects on how this year went and why Rail Live is a key event in the annual rail calendar: “We a, (421 words) - [Looking ahead to ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail 2024’](/content/blog/looking-ahead-to-the-rise-of-iot-and-big-data-in-railnbsp2024.html): A piece looking ahead to Machine With Vision’s participation at ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ 2024 event in Cologne, Germany., A piece looking ahead to Machine With Vision’s participation at ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ 2024 event in Cologne, Germany. (612 words) - [RailLoc meets and exceeds Network Rail’s updated positioning standards](/content/blog/railloc-meets-and-exceeds-network-rails-updated-positioning-standards.html): What does Network Rail’s new positioning standard state, what has changed and why is RailLoc different to GNSS and Inertial based systems?, What does Network Rail’s new positioning standard state, what has changed and why is RailLoc different to GNSS and Inertial based systems? (341 words) - [Location and data positioning in the railway](/content/blog/location-and-data-positioning-in-the-railway/index.html): A piece exploring location and data positioning in the railway, by Jon Owen, CTO at Machines With Vision., A piece exploring location and data positioning in the railway, by Jon Owen, CTO at Machines With Vision. (1,006 words) - [Reflecting on this year’s ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ event](/content/blog/reflecting-on-this-years-the-rise-of-iot-and-big-data-in-rail-event.html): Discover more on Machine With Vision’s participation at ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ 2024 event in Cologne, Germany and where you can find them next., Discover more on Machine With Vision’s participation at ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ 2024 event in Cologne, Germany and where you can find them next. (320 words) - [Location and positioning in the railway (part 6)](/content/blog/location-and-positioning-in-the-railway-part-6-twbd7.html): Additional possibilities with RailLoc Change detection As the infrastructure changes, the features used in the RailLoc map do too. This could involve a feature gradually moving (as bits of ballast shift and settle) or a feature no longer being present. Both can lead to additional benefits., Additional possibilities with RailLoc Change detection As the infrastructure changes, the features used in the RailLoc map do too. This could involve a feature gradually moving (as bits of ballast shift and settle) or a feature no longer being present. Both can lead to additional benefits. (848 words) - [Machines With Vision wins Network Rail contract, and secures investment from Par Equity to drive international growth](/content/blog/machines-with-vision-wins-network-rail-contract-and-secures-investment-from-par-equity-to-drive-international-growth.html): Venture backed Edinburgh-based rail tech company Machines With Vision wins contract for enhanced positional accuracy of an Ultrasonic Test Unit (UTU) with Network Rail and successfully raises 7-figure sum from Par Equity and Scottish Enterprise. This achievement will enable the business to grow inte, Venture backed Edinburgh-based rail tech company Machines With Vision wins contract for enhanced positional accuracy of an Ultrasonic Test Unit (UTU) with Network Rail and successfully raises 7-figure sum from Par Equity and Scottish Enterprise. This achievement will enable the business to grow internationally, and bring new levels of safety and automation to the global railway infrastructure inspection and maintenance industry. (678 words) - [Machines With Vision look ahead to Rail Live 2024](/content/blog/machines-with-vision-look-ahead-to-rail-live-2024/index.html): A piece exploring why Machines With Vision are taking part in Rail Live 2024 and what they are looking forward to seeing at the UK’s largest outdoor rail event., A piece exploring why Machines With Vision are taking part in Rail Live 2024 and what they are looking forward to seeing at the UK’s largest outdoor rail event. (547 words) - [30mm accuracy positioning approved by Network Rail](/content/blog/30mm-accuracy-positioning-approved-by-network-rail/index.html): RailLoc from Machines with Vision positions your measurement data to 30mm time after time. This level of accuracy has been demonstrated at the RIDC on one of the new Class 153 VIU trains. This level of accuracy is available to any system that is tightly synchronised to RailLoc, the accuracy remains , RailLoc from Machines with Vision positions your measurement data to 30mm time after time. This level of accuracy has been demonstrated at the RIDC on one of the new Class 153 VIU trains. This level of accuracy is available to any system that is tightly synchronised to RailLoc, the accuracy remains the same even in areas such as tunnels and covered stations and has been approved by Network Rail, with assistance from Brendan Rice MSc, CEng MIET. It surpasses the requirements in the current positioning standards. (214 words) - [The mind behind the machine – Giulia Chironna, Business Development Manager](/content/blog/the-mind-behind-the-machine-giulia-chrionna-business-development-manager.html): An insight piece into the people that make up Machines With Vision. This edition focuses on Giulia Chironna and her role as Business Development Manager within the organisation., An insight piece into the people that make up Machines With Vision. This edition focuses on Giulia Chironna and her role as Business Development Manager within the organisation. (583 words) - [Network Rail approves Fault Navigator as the leading method for track workers to locate UTU Suspects](/content/blog/network-rail-approves-fault-navigator-as-the-leading-method-for-track-workers-to-locate-utu-suspects.html): We’re pleased to share that Network Rail has approved a variation to standard NR/L3/TRK/3416 , enabling inspection teams to be guided directly by Machines With Vision’s Fault Navigator to suspects captured by the UTU fleet (Ultrasonic Test Units)., We’re pleased to share that Network Rail has approved a variation to standard NR/L3/TRK/3416 , enabling inspection teams to be guided directly by Machines With Vision’s Fault Navigator to suspects captured by the UTU fleet (Ultrasonic Test Units). (381 words) - [Case Study: Enhancing Rail Safety: The Class 153’s Innovation in Remote Track Inspection](/content/blog/case-study-enhancing-rail-safety-the-class-153s-innovation-in-remote-track-inspection.html): Our colleagues at One Big Circle have prepared this detailed and engaging case study about our work together for Network Rail on the Class 153 project., Our colleagues at One Big Circle have prepared this detailed and engaging case study about our work together for Network Rail on the Class 153 project. (444 words) - [New livery for Class 153 fleet](/content/blog/new-livery-for-class-153-fleet/index.html): Our logo is looking great along with our partners on the snazzy new livery for Network Rail’s Class 153 fleet., Our logo is looking great along with our partners on the snazzy new livery for Network Rail’s Class 153 fleet. (81 words) - [Machines With Vision are a Carbon Neutral business](/content/blog/machines-with-vision-are-now-carbon-neutral-in-fact-negative.html): We are delighted to share that Machines With Vision are Carbon Neutral., We are delighted to share that Machines With Vision are Carbon Neutral. (129 words) - [Omnicom Balfour Beatty and MWV join forces for a case study on PLPR (Plain Line Pattern Recognition)](/content/blog/omnicom-balfour-beatty-and-mwv-join-forces-for-a-case-study-on-plpr-plain-line-pattern-recognition.html): Continuing our involvement with Network Rail's Class 153 project, which now includes the next generation of Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR). Our RailLoc system working hand in hand with OmniVision Edge from Omnicom Balfour Beatty to provide accurate and timely results to the end users., Continuing our involvement with Network Rail's Class 153 project, which now includes the next generation of Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR). Our RailLoc system working hand in hand with OmniVision Edge from Omnicom Balfour Beatty to provide accurate and timely results to the end users. (157 words) - [‘Safety Achievement of the year’ at the National Rail Awards 2023](/content/blog/safety-achievement-of-the-year-at-the-national-rail-awards-2023.html): We are really proud of the work and collaboration with Network Rail, Porterbrook, DG8, One Big Circle on the Class 153 project for ‘Safer Switches and Crossings’. This industry-changing work was a real collaborative achievement and demontrated a significant can-do attitude by all those involved in, We are really proud of the work and collaboration with Network Rail, Porterbrook, DG8, One Big Circle on the Class 153 project for ‘Safer Switches and Crossings’. This industry-changing work was a real collaborative achievement and demontrated a significant can-do attitude by all those involved in a very compressed time frame. (117 words) - [Why choose RailLoc? Here are the takeaway reasons!](/content/blog/why-choose-railloc-here-are-the-takeaway-reasons/index.html): Things you should know about Machines With Vision’s RailLoc: • Positions data to 30mm (validated by @NR) • Works everywhere on the railway including tunnels and station areas • Works in all conditions, light/dark, rain, wind • Geospatial and linear reporting • Works at speeds up to 125mph , Things you should know about Machines With Vision’s RailLoc: • Positions data to 30mm (validated by @NR) • Works everywhere on the railway including tunnels and station areas • Works in all conditions, light/dark, rain, wind • Geospatial and linear reporting • Works at speeds up to 125mph (proven recently in Switzerland) (108 words) - [How close industry collaboration is driving the rail industry forward](/content/blog/how-close-industry-collaboration-is-driving-the-rail-industry-forward.html): The Machines With Vision team were honoured to be recognised in the National Rail Awards 2023 in the ‘Safety Achievement of the Year’ category, alongside Network Rail, Porterbrook, DG8 and One Big Circle, on the Class 153 project for ‘Safer Switches and Crossings’. 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