On the Rails with AI - Connected World
The freight rail industry is one of the most critical yet often overlooked pillars of the global economy. In the United States alone, railroads move roughly 40% of long-distance freight when you measure it by 10 miles, transporting everything from agriculture products and chemicals to automobiles and consumer goods to so much more.
V Krishnan, industry advisor for manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, says, “Freight rail is this invisible backbone of the whole economy.”
Also, its efficiency is unmatched. A single train can move a ton of freight roughly 400 miles on just one gallon of diesel, making rail one of the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient modes of land freight transportation.
“If rail stopped moving, you would feel it everywhere within days. And it is incredibly efficient at what it does,” says V Krishnan.
Despite the importance, the rail industry faces growing operational challenges. Rail operators are collecting enormous amounts...
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