The railway, a "steel dragon" with a history of nearly 200 years, is now undergoing an unprecedented "brain upgrade". Driven by accelerated urbanization, rising passenger expectations and decarbonization goals, railway operators worldwide are speeding up their digital transformation. And the key to this transformation lies in the "hardcore technologies" of Adlink Intelligent.
AI "Three Musketeers" Make Railways Smarter
Across the globe, AI is demonstrating its remarkable capabilities in the railway sector:
In Northern Europe, AI teams up with LiDAR to accurately identify fallen trees or reindeer intruding on the tracks, issuing instant alerts via real-time image recognition to safeguard train operations.
In Germany, trackside sensors work in tandem with AI to "listen" to equipment conditions in real time, predict failures in advance, and shift maintenance from reactive to proactive.
In Japan, AI acts as a "master dispatcher", analyzing massive volumes of operational data to dynamically optimize train schedules and continuously push punctuality rates to new records.
From the Lab to the Rails: An Extreme Challenge However, moving AI from temperature‑ and humidity‑controlled data centers to high‑speed trains that endure constant vibration, heavy dust, and extreme temperature fluctuations is no easy task. High‑performance GPUs generate considerable heat, and fan‑based cooling is nearly impossible in the enclosed, dusty train environment. Sustained vibration and shock during operation can loosen connections, while voltage spikes from traction systems can cause delicate chips to fail instantly. 25 Years of Expertise: Building an Ironclad Suit for AI With over 25 years of experience in railway computing, Adlink Intelligent has solved these challenges with rugged, ultra‑durable designs. Using advanced fanless thermal engineering, the company has successfully integrated high‑performance GPUs and CPUs into fully enclosed fanless chassis, guaranteeing stable full‑speed operation even in zero‑airflow environments. Products strictly comply with international railway standards including EN 50155 and EN 45545. M12 heavy‑duty connectors ensure reliable signal transmission under high vibration. Its modular design allows operators to configure systems flexibly, like building with Lego bricks, easily supporting future upgrades such as 5G or Wi‑Fi 6.
# Hardcore Equipment Built for Intelligent Railways Building on these technologies, Adlink Intelligent has developed a full range of railway-grade AI platforms: **AVA-7200 Fanless Onboard AI Platform** Integrates high-performance graphics and 13th-generation Intel processors, certified to EN 50155. It enables LiDAR-based obstacle detection and real-time safety alerts even under extreme temperatures. **AVA-1000 5G Train-to-Ground (T2G) Gateway** A critical connectivity hub between trains and wayside equipment, supporting 5G / Wi-Fi 6 with up to 4 SIM cards to ensure uninterrupted train-to-ground communication and passenger information display system data transmission. **Full-Series CompactPCI Modules** Including 3U/6U blade servers, power supply modules and peripheral cards, operating over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. High scalability and redundant design meet the stringent requirements of railway control centers. **ARD Series Passenger Information Display Peripheral Cards** Developed in collaboration with AUO, compliant with EN 50155. They deliver real-time updates of stations, arrival times and emergency alerts, and support IP-rated daisy-chain connectivity. As a century-old railway industry meets AI technology, Adlink Intelligent leverages its expertise and craftsmanship to empower global railway operators — from obstacle detection to synchronized passenger information displays — in building a smarter, safer and more reliable future transportation system.
# Huajie Technology: Empowering Railway AI with Wings for Real-World Deployment Great technologies require an expert "translator" to turn them into real-world applications. Founded in 2003, **Huajie Technology** is a national-level high-tech enterprise that has maintained this certification for 10 consecutive years. The company holds more than 64 intellectual property rights and has successfully passed the re-evaluation as a **Specialized, Sophisticated, Unique and Novel Enterprise** of Guangdong Province. As a core partner of Adlink Intelligent, Huajie Technology focuses deeply on the intelligent transportation sector, with products covering scenarios including rail transit AFC systems, mobile on-board command systems, and railway rugged computers. It provides customers with one-stop integrated services ranging from solution design to on-site maintenance. In the intelligent upgrading of railways, Adlink Intelligent delivers globally leading AI computing platforms, while Huajie Technology provides professional localized integration and technical services. This powerful partnership enables safer and smarter journeys for everyone.