Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems
Application of Data Centric Engineering
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Editors: Diogo Ribeiro, Araliya Mosleh, Andreia Meixedo, Abdollah Malekjafarian, Ramin Ghiasi, Meisam Gordan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 7 7 9 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 7 8 0 - 2
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With the rapid recent advances in the field of railway systems and infrastructure construction, and the evolution of AI tools that have enormous potential for application to railway design, maintenance and operations, industry professionals and researchers need an up-to-date resource on these developments. Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems: Application of Data Centric Engineering addresses this need. The book encapsulates the latest breakthroughs and contributions in these pivotal areas, providing readers with comprehensive insights into the cutting-edge methodologies and approaches shaping the field of railway infrastructure management. For engineers and researchers, the book provides a focused explanation of AI methodologies such as machine learning, computer vision and predictive analytics and their implementation to railway infrastructure development, tools that are new to this field. It combines theory with practical examples of the application of data centric engineering in structural health monitoring of monitoring of railway systems, thus enabling early anomaly detection and empowering infrastructure managers to address potential issues before they escalate. Given the expansive scope of research driving technological advancements in railway infrastructure management, this book serves as a reference for readers seeking to explore novel AI-based methodologies and harness their potential in the field. Readers will benefit from insights into how AI innovations can streamline their operations and enhance network safety across multiple dimensions. By providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, this book guides anticipatory strategies and shape future trends in railway infrastructure management.
- From advanced machine learning algorithms to predictive analytics and computer vision techniques this book covers the diverse array of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can address the complex challenges associated with railway infrastructure management
- Explores AI capabilities in the continuous monitoring of railway infrastructure, providing real-time insights into the condition of tracks, bridges, tunnels, and other critical assets
- Leverages the potential of AI in the automatization of inspection processes, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving the efficiency and accuracy of assessments
- Presents AI algorithms for early anomaly detection or deviations from normal operating conditions, alerting infrastructure managers to potential issues before they escalate
- Endorses the role of AI in enhancing the accuracy of damage identification by analyzing data from multiple sources, such as sensors and computer vision systems, allowing for precise localization and characterization of defects
- Presents AI-powered predictive maintenance models used in forecasting potential failures and recommending proactive maintenance actions, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resource allocation
Stakeholders in the railway sector who need to understand AI methodologies such as machine learning, computer vision and predictive analytics and their practical implementation in infrastructure management, risk and early anomaly detection; railway industry professionals, civil engineers working in the railway sector, transportation managers, postgraduate researchers and academics with an interest in railway infrastructure and transportation studies, risk assessment and management, government officials and policymakers tasked with developing standards and regulations
1. AI Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems
2. An intelligent bridge condition monitoring system
3. An intelligent track condition monitoring system via wayside strategies
4. Smart wayside solutions for railway vehicle damage identification and unbalanced loads
5. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of railway tracks
6. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of railway bridges
7. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of rolling stock
8. Integrating artificial intelligence into railway digital twin frameworks
9. AI-based approach for wheel defect detection and severity classification using track-side monitoring
10. AI-driven strategies for predictive maintenance in climates changing
11. The role of machine learning in automated inspection of railway bridges
12. Machine learning algorithms for enhanced remote assessment of railway tunnels
13. Challenges and innovations: successful implementation of AI in railway noise and vibration control
14. AI-enhanced forecasting of traffic-induced dynamic loads on railways
15. AI applications for dynamic train network management
16. Smart sensors and AI: enhancing performance in railway transition areas
17. From insight to action: implementing AI-based strategies for railway switches and crossings
18. AI-based pantograph-catenary monitoring system for railway operation
19. IoT-based monitoring of railway infrastructures with artificial intelligence
20. Structural condition monitoring of retrofitted railway bridges using machine learning
21. AI applications in rail transport and navigating the tracks
22. Prediction of track geometry degradation using artificial intelligence
23. The role of AI in shaping the future of railway systems
24. AI ethical, juridical and trustworthiness issues
2. An intelligent bridge condition monitoring system
3. An intelligent track condition monitoring system via wayside strategies
4. Smart wayside solutions for railway vehicle damage identification and unbalanced loads
5. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of railway tracks
6. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of railway bridges
7. Drive by methodologies for smart condition monitoring of rolling stock
8. Integrating artificial intelligence into railway digital twin frameworks
9. AI-based approach for wheel defect detection and severity classification using track-side monitoring
10. AI-driven strategies for predictive maintenance in climates changing
11. The role of machine learning in automated inspection of railway bridges
12. Machine learning algorithms for enhanced remote assessment of railway tunnels
13. Challenges and innovations: successful implementation of AI in railway noise and vibration control
14. AI-enhanced forecasting of traffic-induced dynamic loads on railways
15. AI applications for dynamic train network management
16. Smart sensors and AI: enhancing performance in railway transition areas
17. From insight to action: implementing AI-based strategies for railway switches and crossings
18. AI-based pantograph-catenary monitoring system for railway operation
19. IoT-based monitoring of railway infrastructures with artificial intelligence
20. Structural condition monitoring of retrofitted railway bridges using machine learning
21. AI applications in rail transport and navigating the tracks
22. Prediction of track geometry degradation using artificial intelligence
23. The role of AI in shaping the future of railway systems
24. AI ethical, juridical and trustworthiness issues
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Diogo Ribeiro
Dr Ribeiro is Professor at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto in Portugal. He is a Member of the Institute of R&D in Structures and Construction (CONSTRUCT), coordinator or researcher on more than 20 R&D projects funded by industry, FCT and EU programs in the field of railway infrastructures and digital construction
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, PortugalAM
Araliya Mosleh
Araliya Mosleh is a senior researcher at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Porto. She obtained her PhD degree in 2016 from the University of Aveiro, Portugal. Since then she has actively engaged in 9 national and international projects in the field of railway infrastructure. She was a visiting researcher at Bundeswehr University (2015), Wollongong University (2017), and Evoleo Company (2019)
Affiliations and expertise
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, PortugalAM
Andreia Meixedo
Andreia Meixedo holds a Master in Structural Engineering (2012) and a PhD in Civil Engineering (2021), all from the University of Porto. Her main research experience is related to damage identification, structural health monitoring, machine learning, railway infrastructures, wayside and onboard condition monitoring; weigh-in-motion; advanced models for analysis of the bridge-track-train dynamic interaction, structural testing and experimentation, model calibration and validation
Affiliations and expertise
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, PortugalAM
Abdollah Malekjafarian
Dr. Abdollah Malekjafarian is currently an Assistant Professor and leader of the “Structural Dynamics and Assessment Laboratory (SDA-Lab)”, in the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), in Ireland. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from UCD in 2016. His main areas of research interest are structural dynamics and random vibrations for civil infrastructure including wind turbines and transport Infrastructure. Dr. Malekjafarian is also the Coordinator of the WindLEDeRR project (Lifetime Extension Decommissioning Repowering Repurposing), a comprehensive decision support tool for end-of-life wind turbines in Ireland.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, IrelandRG
Ramin Ghiasi
Dr Ramin Ghiasi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland. His research interests encompass civil structure and infrastructure health monitoring (including transport infrastructure, offshore wind turbines, and tall buildings), the application of AI and optimization methods in civil engineering, and the creation of IoT-based monitoring systems
Affiliations and expertise
University College Dublin, IrelandMG
Meisam Gordan
Dr Meisam Gordan is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University College Dublin, working on the Di-Rail project, which focuses on automated and rapid fault diagnosis of railway tracks using in-service train measurements. His research interests include: structural health monitoring, data mining, critical infrastructure resilience, Industry 4.0, big data and smart cities
Affiliations and expertise
University College Dublin, Ireland