The Japanese carrier notes that it will be installed on the roofs of trains operating on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line, with a service speed of 285 km/h., this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

diagnostic system for the catenary system of high-speed trains

Full-scale implementation of the technology is expected after the deployment of millimeter-wave radio communication on the network in 2027.

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Through this, data on the condition of contact wires and supports will be transmitted to maintenance centers.

Previously, their condition was checked through visual inspections during the day and diagnostic trains at night.

The developed JR Central system consists of two modules, including linear scanning cameras, laser scanners, and a near-infrared light lamp.

Data from these devices will be processed using artificial intelligence to detect defects.

The camera is expected to capture high-quality images at any time of day.

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