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Images shall then be processed using Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) to identify defects for the attention of maintenance staff.\nFor the duration of the trial, the post capture images shall be made available to view via a web based portal, accessible from the TfL Corporate network and TfL computers (laptop, desktop, thin client, tablet and mobile devices).\nAll data captured during the trial shall remain the property of TfL and not be available to suppliers to further develop their system(s) without prior consent.\nUpon completion of the trial, TfL may proceed to full procurement of the successful product." }, { "releaseID": "076454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-11T18:33:27+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to engage with the market to understand available solutions for an automated vehicle inspection system to undertake condition inspection of rolling stock as part of routine maintenance activities.\nTfL is seeking solutions capable of providing automated inspection of train bodyside, roof and underframe equipment as trains arrive at maintenance facilities. Solutions should be capable of identifying individual vehicles by painted number and capturing condition data of the vehicle during train movements.\nSolutions should be capable of detecting, classifying and reporting defects and asset condition issues, including, but not limited to, overheating components (such as brake resistors, bearings, traction equipment, HVAC equipment, brake blocks, wheelsets, traction motors and gearboxes), graffiti, broken windows, missing, damaged or misaligned components, damaged collector shoes, underframe damage, out-of-gauge equipment, wheel profile defects, wheel flats and brake wear using video & thermal imaging and acoustic monitoring technologies.\nThe inspection capability should cover both sides of the vehicle, the roof and underframe, and be applicable to both multiple-unit and single-unit train formations. 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