The China comprehensive inspection train(CIT)is designed for evaluating railway infrastructure to ensure safe railway operations.The CIT integrates an array of inspection devices,capable of simultaneously assessing ra...The China comprehensive inspection train(CIT)is designed for evaluating railway infrastructure to ensure safe railway operations.The CIT integrates an array of inspection devices,capable of simultaneously assessing railway health condition parameters.The CIT450,representing the second generation,can reach a top speed of 450 km/h with inspection on the infrastructure.This paper begins by outlining the global evolution of inspection trains.It then focuses on the critical technologies underlying the CIT450,which include:(1)real-time inspection data acquisition with spatial and temporal synchronization;(2)intelligent fusion and centralized management of multi-source inspection data,enabling remote supervision of the inspection process;(3)technologies in inspecting track,train–track interaction,catenary,signalling systems,and train operating environment;and(4)AI-driven analysis and correlation of inspection data.The future developmental directions for comprehensive inspection trains are discussed finally.The CIT450’s approach to real-time railway health monitoring can enrich traditional inspection means,operational,and maintenance methods by enhancing inspection efficiency and automating railway maintenance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52272427)the Technology Research and Development Program of China National Railway Group(Grant No.K2021T015)Development Plan of China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Ltd.(Grant No.2022YJ256)。
文摘The China comprehensive inspection train(CIT)is designed for evaluating railway infrastructure to ensure safe railway operations.The CIT integrates an array of inspection devices,capable of simultaneously assessing railway health condition parameters.The CIT450,representing the second generation,can reach a top speed of 450 km/h with inspection on the infrastructure.This paper begins by outlining the global evolution of inspection trains.It then focuses on the critical technologies underlying the CIT450,which include:(1)real-time inspection data acquisition with spatial and temporal synchronization;(2)intelligent fusion and centralized management of multi-source inspection data,enabling remote supervision of the inspection process;(3)technologies in inspecting track,train–track interaction,catenary,signalling systems,and train operating environment;and(4)AI-driven analysis and correlation of inspection data.The future developmental directions for comprehensive inspection trains are discussed finally.The CIT450’s approach to real-time railway health monitoring can enrich traditional inspection means,operational,and maintenance methods by enhancing inspection efficiency and automating railway maintenance.