ALGO ARTIS and Union Construction Launch Advanced Railway Maintenance Planning System

ALGO ARTIS Co., Ltd. has officially launched its 'Advanced Railway Maintenance Planning System' in collaboration with Union Construction Co., Ltd., part of the JR East Group, following their participation in the 'JR East Startup Program 2022 Autumn.'

Planning for railway safety involves numerous constraints—such as work details, track availability, and coordination with other construction projects—requiring significant manual effort. Often, these tasks have been heavily dependent on the experience and know-how of veteran personnel, leading to bottlenecks and high operational burdens.

This system features a custom user interface (UI) developed through a deep understanding of field operations, enabling the visualization and standardization of monthly maintenance plans. Designed on the premise of 'AI + Human' collaboration, it supports real-time checks of complex constraints and streamlines coordination and verification tasks.

[Background and Challenges] Railway maintenance requires detailed annual, monthly, and weekly planning under multiple constraints. At Union Construction, these tasks relied on expert intuition, posing challenges related to staff dependence and workload.

[System Features] 1. Custom UI based on field operations: Developed through continuous onsite consultations. 2. Real-time checks: Assists in reducing errors regarding complex constraints. 3. 'AI + Human' design: Balances AI-powered support with human final decision-making.

[Impact of Implementation] Efficiency gains have reduced workloads, standardized know-how by eliminating reliance on specific individuals, and strengthened the infrastructure supporting safe and stable railway operations.