Listening to railways

We pioneer the use of fiber optic vibration sensing to deliver railway insights across multiple disciplines. We monitor track condition, detect trespass and cable security events, and alert operators to natural hazards such as landslides or rock falls.

We create a digital twin / SonicTwin® of entire rail routes, to deliver unparalleled historical, actual and predictive railway information. Using standard, often pre-existing, fiber optic cables we enable railways to make better decisions.

Category Catenary Flashover

General Railway Security Railway Maintenance Landslide and Rockfall Track Condition Monitoring Catenary Flashover

Innovating at InnoTrans

2024-08-23 · Daniel Pyke · 3min

We're bringing revolutionary new monitoring to railways for security and infrastructure, find out about them first at InnoTrans in Berlin.

General Railway Security Landslide and Rockfall Catenary Flashover

Putting AI on edge

2024-07-30 · Daniel Pyke · 7min

Sensonic delivers Artificial Intelligence (AI) processing capability within its sensing units to improve railway infrastructure monitoring with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS).

General Railway Maintenance Landslide and Rockfall Track Condition Monitoring Catenary Flashover

Weather on the Warpath - Cold

2024-07-16 · Daniel Pyke · 17min

We explore the challenges cold weather poses to railway infrastructure reliability. As the temperature falls, how do we keep trains on the move?

General Railway Security Railway Maintenance Landslide and Rockfall Track Condition Monitoring Catenary Flashover

Listening with light to track train trouble

2024-07-03 · Daniel Pyke · 6min

Fiber optic technology has revolutionised communications, but did you know it can also be used to "listen" for problems on railways too?

General Railway Security Landslide and Rockfall Catenary Flashover

Weather on the Warpath - Wind

2024-06-18 · Daniel Pyke · 14min

Discover how railways tackle high wind challenges: from adjusting timetables and minimizing vegetation to using specialist trains for leaf film removal and applying sand for traction. Learn about the multifaceted strategies ensuring operational reliability and safety.

General Railway Maintenance Landslide and Rockfall Track Condition Monitoring Catenary Flashover

Weather on the Warpath - Heat

2024-04-25 · Daniel Pyke · 14min

We look at some of the main challenges heat poses to railway infrastructure reliability.

General Railway Security Landslide and Rockfall Track Condition Monitoring Catenary Flashover

Distributed Acoustic Sensing for railways explained

2023-09-21 · Daniel Pyke · 6min

Discover the fascinating world of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology in our latest blog post. Explore the applications and advantages of DAS for monitoring railways and ensuring their safety and efficiency.

Catenary Flashover

Catenary flashovers - The basics and how to find them fast

2023-07-05 · Daniel Pyke · 11min

Delve into catenary flashovers on Sensonic.com. Discover the basics, risks, and practical tips for identification. Explore power transmission safety and reliability.