**Summary**
Cordel Group PLC, an AI-driven transport corridor analytics company, has secured a new contract with a U.S. Class 1 railroad, marking its third partnership with a Class 1 railroad in North America. The project focuses on validating Cordels Positive Train Control (PTC) asset management capabilities and LiDAR-based clearance assessments through real-world railroad operations. Key aspects include
1. **Project Scope**The contract involves using Cordels LiDAR technology for consistent, data-driven clearance evaluations and its PTC asset management solution to enhance inspection efficiency, track safety, and decision-making.
2. **Implementation**Cordels rugged hardware will be installed on a geometry <mark style="background-color:yellow">test</mark>ing vehicle, with commissioning in Q1 2026. The initial phase covers up to 3,000 miles of active rail network for operational validation.
3. **Partnership Approach**Cordel and the railroad have collaborated under a data-sharing agreement, aligning technology development with operational needs.
4. **Strategic Significance**This contract underscores the growing acceptance of Cordels PTC solution and its multimodal AI capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in cost-effective, advanced transport analytics.
Cordels Chairman, Ian Buddery, highlighted the milestone as the companys third Class 1 contract and fourth major U.S. customer, emphasizing the rapid evolution of its PTC solution from concept to commercial success.
**Enquiries** and **About Cordel** details are provided, along with contact information for Cordel Group PLC, its broker (Cavendish Capital Markets Limited), and nominated adviser (Strand Hanson Limited). The announcement was released via RNS, the London Stock Exchanges news service.