Rail advisory – Implementing innovation safely
Enhance railway performance by safely implementing digital innovations such as AI, IoT, predictive maintenance, and digital twins to boost efficiency, safety, and asset resilience.
Rail advisory – Implementing innovation safely
Safely adopting innovation in an evolving rail landscape
As rail networks modernize to meet rising expectations for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, they increasingly rely on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, robotics, and predictive analytics. But implementing these innovations effectively and safely requires expert assurance, regulatory alignment, and cross-disciplinary integration.
Digital transformation presents new opportunities but also introduces risks around performance, security, interoperability, and governance. Many rail organizations struggle to bridge the gap between digital ambition and safe, compliant deployment. To realize the full benefits of innovation without compromising reliability or safety, rail operators need a structured approach that combines domain expertise with digital assurance.
How our rail innovation advisory services support you
DNV’s advisory service enables the safe and effective adoption of advanced technologies across the rail value chain. We provide assurance, validation, and implementation guidance on emerging systems such as AI-powered analytics, digital twin environments, predictive maintenance platforms, IoT-enabled monitoring, and smart infrastructure controls.
Our support spans the entire innovation lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to design validation, deployment, and continuous improvement. Whether you're integrating machine learning into maintenance planning, connecting IoT devices for real-time monitoring, or simulating operations with digital twins, we help you embed safety, resilience, and compliance into every step.
We offer tailored assessments for:
- AI, BIM (Building Information Management), IoT, robotics, and simulation systems.
- Optimized maintenance frameworks and analytics, including predictive and preventative maintenance.
- Digital twin integration and validation.
- Data-driven operational strategies.
What sets our rail innovation advisory apart
Trusted experts in rail and digital transformation
DNV has a global track record in advancing rail safety, digital assurance, and infrastructure modernization. Our advisors work at the intersection of technology, operations, and regulation to ensure that innovation aligns with both performance goals and safety expectations.
We collaborate with rail operators, infrastructure managers, OEMs, and technology partners to develop and assure advanced solutions that deliver measurable value. Our independent perspective ensures objective validation and responsible innovation adoption, no matter the system or vendor.
Benefits of our rail advisory for digital innovation
- Accelerated and safe technology implementation.
- Reduced operational risk from untested innovation.
- Improved asset availability and system resilience.
- Optimized maintenance planning and cost reduction.
- Strong alignment with safety standards.
- Increased stakeholder confidence and investment readiness.
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