Québec City, Canada — May 12, 2026
Designed to address the rail industry’s need for faster, safer, and more reliable turnout inspections, the Turnout Inspection Module enables the automated inspection of critical turnout components at track speed — without disrupting rail operations.
Bringing Automation to Turnout Inspection
Turnout inspections have traditionally required slow-speed passes or manual field work, creating operational disruptions, safety risks, and scheduling constraints. The Turnout Inspection Module was developed to eliminate these limitations.
By leveraging Pavemetrics’ proven LRAIL sensor technology and AI-driven defect detection, the module delivers accurate, repeatable, and geo-referenced results at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) — day or night.
Key Highlights of the Turnout Inspection Module
- High-speed inspection at up to 75 mph (120 km/h)
- Simultaneous multi-component inspection including switches and crossings
- AI-driven defect detection and automated measurement of critical parameters
- Geo-referenced output for precise location tagging
- Reliable day and night operation
- Reduced human risk and lower total inspection costs
The module automatically inspects a comprehensive range of turnout parameters, including switch throw (flangeway clearance), switch rail lateral attachment, blade check gauge, vertical clearance, guard check gauge, guard face gauge, and flangeway depth.
Built for Operational Impact
The Turnout Inspection Module is designed to deliver tangible benefits across the entire rail maintenance workflow:
- Inspect turnouts at track speed with zero operational disruptions
- Improve safety by reducing manual trackside inspections
- Enable data-driven maintenance planning with accurate, repeatable measurements
- Lower total inspection costs while increasing inspection coverage
With technology trusted in over 50 countries and more than 500 systems deployed worldwide, Pavemetrics continues to set the standard for automated rail inspection — chosen by major railway operators and infrastructure owners, and verified by independent authorities and research institutions.
A Strategic Launch for the Asia-Pacific Market
The decision to unveil the Turnout Inspection Module at Asia’s leading rail event underscores Pavemetrics’ commitment to supporting the rapidly growing rail networks across the Asia-Pacific region. As operators and infrastructure owners seek scalable, technology-driven inspection solutions, the Turnout Inspection Module delivers the speed, accuracy, and reliability needed to meet modern rail maintenance demands.
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