How are digital tools transforming rail infrastructure projects? During the Year in Infrastructure in Vancouver, Canada, DirectIndustry encountered two UK projects using digital technology to either retrofit historical systems or build new, advanced networks. (Elizabeth Line / iStock) October 25, 202416 mins How are digital tools transforming rail infrastructure projects? During the Year in Infrastructure in Vancouver, Canada, DirectIndustry encountered two UK projects using digital technology to either retrofit historical systems or build new, advanced networks. While the Elizabeth Line is leading the way in building London’s future railways, the Midland Main Line Electrification program is reimagining its past railways. One of these two projects even won the Bentley Systems’ 2024 digital award. Global infrastructure is facing growing challenges. These include a surge in demand for more resilient energy grids, modernized transportation networks, and retrofitting existing structures to meet sustainability goals. These projects require immense investments and time. The problem is a lack of skilled engineers to hamper progress. As the infrastructure sector focuses on sustainable development, it must prioritize optimizing and adapting the infrastructure already in place. Experts say over 95% of the infrastructure that will be in use by 2030 already exists. READ ALSO For Nicholas Cumins, […]
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