Vienna, VA – June 6, 2025
Senior executives from ENSCO, Inc. are featured in the May edition of International Railway Journal (IRJ). The article, The Role of Automation in Predictive Rail Inspection, highlights how ENSCO is helping shape the future of railway infrastructure maintenance through AI-driven automation.
In the feature, Bernhard Metzger, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, and Jackie van der Westhuizen, Vice President of the Surface Transportation Group, discuss the critical role of the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. The TTC, operated by ENSCO, is leading advancements in unmanned track inspection technologies, real-time data analytics, and prescriptive maintenance practices.
The article highlights how U.S. Class I railroads are rapidly adopting automated inspection technologies to reduce track downtime, enhance safety, and extend the life of infrastructure. Among the technologies featured are autonomous inspection vehicles, LiDAR and machine vision systems, and AI-powered defect detection platforms, all of which are being tested or deployed at the TTC.
These advancements are enabling faster, more accurate, and cost-effective inspection solutions that improve network reliability and reduce risk to workers.
To read the full article, visit the International Railway Journal online with a paid subscription.
ABOUT ENSCO
ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, represent a more than $180 million international technology enterprise with 750+ employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO operates in the aerospace, national security, and surface transportation sectors. ENSCO serves customers in cutting-edge, mission-critical environments where safety, security, reliability, and resilience are of paramount importance. ENSCO field offices and subsidiaries, representatives and partnerships are located throughout the United States and around the world. Learn more about ENSCO
ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
ENSCO Inc. is the operator of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) located in Pueblo, Colorado. Spanning 52 square miles, the TTC is a national asset for pioneering transportation research, testing, and training to advance the safety, security, resiliency and sustainability of railways and other modes of surface transportation. Recognized as the world’s largest railway testing facility, TTC boasts an impressive 50 miles of test tracks, inclusive of catenary and third rail electrified track, with vehicle test speeds of up to 165 mph. The TTC is also home to the Center for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CCIP). The CCIP’s mission is singular: to fortify critical infrastructure entities against cyber and physical threats through comprehensive training, rigorous assessments, meticulous testing, and robust protection measures. Located at 55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO 81001, the TTC stands as a pillar of innovation and advancement. Explore the vast TTC capabilities at ttc-ensco.com.